Comparative Effects of Static, Classical, and Sham Dry Needling on Muscle Properties and Autonomic Nervous System Activity in Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Authors:Gracjan Olaniszyn, Adrian Kużdżał, Jakub Taradaj, Robert Trybulski Complement Ther Med. 2025 Dec 10:103314. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103314. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUN: Dry needling is frequently used for managing myofascial pain, yet the influence of needle manipulation technique on physiological responses remains uncertain. OBJECTIVE: To compare the short-term effects of classical dynamic (pistoning) dry needling […]