Brain Sci. 2026 Jun 25;16(7):664. doi: 10.3390/brainsci16070664. ABSTRACT Chronic pain is increasingly understood as a multidimensional condition in which, in a substantial subgroup of patients, a protective symptom can evolve into a persistent maladaptive disorder of the nervous system, while in others it may remain closely tied to ongoing mechanical or structural factors. Central sensitization […]
Healthcare (Basel). 2026 Jul 20;14(14):2189. doi: 10.3390/healthcare14142189. ABSTRACT Background: Myofascial temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are associated with pain and trigger points in the masticatory muscles. Dry needling (DN) is used for myofascial pain, but evidence regarding immediate effects remains limited. Objective: This participant- and outcome-assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial evaluated immediate clinical and electromyographic effects of a […]
J Clin Med. 2026 Jul 20;15(14):5683. doi: 10.3390/jcm15145683. ABSTRACT Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of nature-based immersive virtual reality (IVR) applied during dry needling (DN) on pain experienced during the procedure and on immediate and short-term post-intervention outcomes, compared with traditional DN, with a primary focus on immediate post-intervention pain intensity. Methods: […]
Front Med (Lausanne). 2026 Jul 10;13:1826391. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2026.1826391. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT This review aims to cover a wide array of minimally invasive musculoskeletal procedures developed to address several articular and periarticular conditions locally. Besides details related to ultrasound guidance, in part 1, we will review barbotage, botulinum toxin, corticosteroids, dry needling, gene therapy, hyaluronic acid, […]
Sci Rep. 2026 Jul 15. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-57733-6. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This study evaluated the safety and chemical variations of stainless-steel needles during human tissue application using four electrical stimulation modalities: high-intensity and low-intensity direct current, microcurrents, and compensated biphasic waves. Structural changes and surface integrity of three needle types were also analyzed via […]
Int J Mol Sci. 2026 Jun 29;27(13):5871. doi: 10.3390/ijms27135871. ABSTRACT Fascia is increasingly recognized as a dynamic functional system. It can actively sense, transmit, and regulate mechanical, sensory, and metabolic signals. Why does fascia play such a critical role in chronic pain and movement disorders? Researchers are now rethinking the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying this role. […]
J Pain Res. 2026 Jul 10;19:636470. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S636470. eCollection 2026. NO ABSTRACT PMID:42454013 | PMC:PMC13367626 | DOI:10.2147/JPR.S636470
J Pain Res. 2026 Jul 10;19:633926. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S633926. eCollection 2026. NO ABSTRACT PMID:42454003 | PMC:PMC13367628 | DOI:10.2147/JPR.S633926
Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis. 2026 Jul 13;18:1759720X261463350. doi: 10.1177/1759720X261463350. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability worldwide. Although exercise therapy is the recommended first-line treatment, many patients continue to experience pain and functional limitations. Dry needling (DN) has emerged as a potential adjunct therapy targeting myofascial […]
J Man Manip Ther. 2026 Jul 15:1-12. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2026.2700322. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Despite the growing clinical use of dry needling, the anatomical accuracy and safety of ultrasound-unguided approaches to the soleus remain insufficiently standardized and validated. This study aimed to evaluate (i) the anatomical accuracy and safety of a standardized ultrasound-unguided dry […]
Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2026 Jul 11;85:103618. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2026.103618. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To develop an expert-derived, consensus based framework for defining and classifying unintended responses (UR) and adverse events (AE) following dry needling (DN) through an exploratory, descriptive modified Delphi process. METHODS: One hundred DN experts were invited to participate in a 3-round […]
Front Med (Lausanne). 2026 Jun 29;13:1829343. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2026.1829343. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT This review aims to cover a wide array of minimally invasive musculoskeletal procedures developed to address several articular and periarticular conditions locally. In part 2, we will cover nerve blocks, ozonetherapy, platelet-rich plasma and derivatives, prolotherapy, radiopharmaceuticals, sclerotherapy, thermal ablation, and intratissue percutaneous electrolysis. […]
Sci Rep. 2026 Jul 13. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-61658-5. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT Dry needling (DN) is an effective treatment for cervical pain, but its invasive nature carries risks of adverse events like spinal canal perforation. This study aimed to determine whether cervical spine positioning influences the risk of inadvertent spinal canal perforation during a deep […]
Front Pain Res (Lausanne). 2026 Jun 26;7:1855508. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2026.1855508. eCollection 2026. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Lateral epicondylitis (LE) is a prevalent chronic tendinopathy that significantly impairs upper limb function and quality of life. This network meta-analysis (NMA) aims to evaluate and compare the short-term (≤3 months) efficacy of various micro-invasive and physical interventions for pain relief and […]
Lasers Med Sci. 2026 Jul 10;41(1):141. doi: 10.1007/s10103-026-04915-3. ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Acupuncture with Dry Needling along with Routine Physical Therapy on clinical and functional outcomes in patients with Chronic Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome. An Assessor-blind Randomized Controlled trial was conducted at the Physical Therapy […]
Mil Med. 2026 Jul 7:usag294. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usag294. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Dry needling (DN) is a commonly performed treatment used by physical therapists. Despite the popularity of DN and the large number of randomized controlled trials evaluating efficacy, few studies have leveraged real world data to determine patient-, care- and system-level variables associated […]
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2026 Jun 29:10538127261464776. doi: 10.1177/10538127261464776. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BackgroundSubacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) is a common cause of shoulder pain and is frequently managed with exercise-based rehabilitation. In clinical practice, interventions such as dry needling (DN) and kinesiology taping (KT) are often used alongside exercise programs, although their short-term effectiveness […]
Medicina (Kaunas). 2026 May 25;62(6):1026. doi: 10.3390/medicina62061026. ABSTRACT Background: Effective topical anesthesia is essential to patient comfort and adherence during minimally invasive esthetic procedures. We retrospectively reviewed pain scores recorded after microneedling in a single private clinic where two topical anesthetic formulations-lidocaine 7%/tetracaine 7% (Pliaglis) and lidocaine 2.5%/prilocaine 2.5% (Anesderm)-were used as part of standard […]
Lasers Med Sci. 2026 Jun 23;41(1):124. doi: 10.1007/s10103-026-04905-5. ABSTRACT Facial acne scarring is a widely prevalent dermatological disease manifested as a permanent aftereffect of acne vulgaris. While fractional CO₂ laser and needling procedures are essential to treating atrophic acne scars, comparative and safety data remains limited. This systematic review and meta-analysis directly compares their efficacy […]
BMC Oral Health. 2026 Jun 22. doi: 10.1186/s12903-026-08986-0. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Myofascial pain of the masticatory muscles significantly contributes to temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and is often associated with impaired function and depressive symptoms. While trigger point injections like dry needling and local anesthetics are common, direct comparisons in the orofacial region are […]
