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Dry needling improves pain & disability of myofascial trigger point of the upper trapezius
July 2014
Dry needling improves pain & disability of myofascial trigger point of the upper trapezius
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The effect of dry needling on pain, pressure pain threshold and disability in patients with a myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2014 Apr;18(2):298-305Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Various techniques targeting direct treatment of myofascial trigger points exist including more invasive approaches such as dry needling or less invasive application of strictly compression to the area or trigger point compression therapy (TCT). Thirty-three patients with a myofascial trigger point of the upper trapezius muscle were randomized to be treated with either DN or TCT. The purpose was ...
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