Effectiveness of dry needling for headache: A systematic review

Neurologia (Engl Ed). 2022 Jun 2:S2173-5808(22)00062-1. doi: 10.1016/j.nrleng.2019.09.010. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Non-pharmacological treatment of patients with headache, such as dry needling (DN), is associated with less morbidity and mortality and lower costs than pharmacological treatment. Some of these techniques are useful in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to review […]

Improvements after dry needling for craniofacial pain in a patient with chronic rhinosinusitis: a case report

Physiother Theory Pract. 2022 Jun 5:1-10. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2085218. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Typically treated medically, chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent condition characterized by multiple craniofacial symptoms, some of which may respond favorably to dry needling intervention. OBJECTIVE: To describe the outcomes of a patient presenting with craniofacial pain and symptoms consistent with […]

A human donor (cadaveric) observation study of three needle placements in the piriformis muscle

J Man Manip Ther. 2022 Jun 5:1-7. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2022.2082638. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare the safety and accuracy of three dry needling locations in the piriformis muscle using human donors. DESIGN: Observational dissection study of embalmed human donors. METHODS: A licensed physical therapist of 17 years clinical experience and 5 years teaching […]