Guidelines to minimize risk when dry needling the rectus capitus posterior major muscle

Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2025 Jan 10;76:103260. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103260. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Headache disorders are prevalent often leading to disability. The rectus capitus posterior major muscle (RCPMaj) may contribute to headache symptoms via nociceptive convergence and myodural bridging. OBJECTIVES: To establish guidelines for needle length and needle angle to mitigate risks during dry […]