Efficacy of Massage Versus Massage With Post Isometric Relaxation Exercises in Temporomandibular Disorders

Inclusion Criteria: * patients with clinical features with myofascial pain and limited mouth opening fulfilling the Axis Group I of RDC/TMD criteria, * absence of temporomandibular disc displacement with or without reduction, * good general health (absence of chronic diseases which may affect temporomandibular joint or the masticatory muscles), * full dental arches with natural teeth or missing teeth replaced with fixed dental prostheses Exclusion Criteria: * earlier splint therapy, * pharmacotherapy (e.g., hormone replacement therapy, oral contraception and antidepressants), * injury of masticatory organ, * undergoing orthodontic treatment, * inflammation in oral cavity (e.g., impacted molars and pulp inflammation) and fibromyalgia