Dry Needling and Exercise in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review

Sportverletz Sportschaden. 2026 May 5. doi: 10.1055/a-2825-6294. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Musculoskeletal pain presents a major global public health burden as it is a highly prevalent and disabling health condition. Non-pharmacologic treatments such as therapeutic exercise and dry needling are increasingly utilized in current practice although uncertainty remains regarding their comparative and combined effectiveness. […]