Dr. Boyd had suffered from daily all day headache, occasional migraine,
and chronic jaw problems for 12 years. In 1990, he began doing retrospective
research on neuromuscular hyperactivity of the head and neck, and identified
what appeared to be the answer he was looking for. Tentatively termed
"Sympathetically Induced Spindular Dysfunction", the dominant symptoms
can present in any combination of: chronic headache, migraine pain, jaw
disorders, chronic neck and shoulder problems, and unresolved sinus conditions.
The remedy was the exploitation of a naturally occurring protective reflex, nociceptive inhibition of trigeminally innervated musculature. Dr. Boyd designed and patented an intraoral device, the NTI (nociceptive trigeminal inhibition) which suppresses the intensity of the chronic contraction of the musculature which either causes or perpetuates the above signs and symptoms.
Dr. Boyd founded the Headache Prevention Institute in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan in 1995, and through 1999 exclusively treated patients suffering from chronic tension-type headache, migraine, and jaw disorders. The FDA approved the NTI for marketing to dentists for the prevention of TMJ syndrome in July of 1998. Having served its research and development purpose, HPI closed in March of 1999.
Dr. Boyd is currently Senior Clinical Instructor at the White Memorial Medical Center Craniofacial/TMD clinic in Los Angeles. The clinic sees chronic head, neck, face and jaw pain patients on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month (except November and December when it is the first and third Wednesday). The clinic emphasizes the utilization of the NTI Clenching Suppression System. Patients interested in finding out more about the Clinic's program can call the Clinic Director, Joe Schames, DDS, at (310) 644-6456, or email Dr. Schames.
Dr. Boyd lectures throughout the U.S. and internationally. Email Dr. Boyd to inquire about his lecture schedule, or to arrange for Dr. Boyd to make a presentation. (efax: (561) 365-7782, voicemail/fax: (858) 259-7888)