Comparison of dry needling with physical modalities for myofascial trigger point of patients with neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2025 Dec;45:493-501. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2025.08.015. Epub 2025 Aug 31. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic musculoskeletal condition characterized by activation of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). This systematic review compared the effects of dry needling (DN) and physical modalities on pain and function in patients with MPS. METHODS: PubMed, Embase, […]

Comparative Efficacy of Needling and Non-Needling Therapies for Temporomandibular Disorders: A Bayesian Network Meta-Analysis

J Pain Res. 2025 Nov 22;18:6225-6242. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S557353. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of dry needling therapy (DNT), traditional acupuncture (TAT), acupuncture-based combined therapy (ACT), and other interventions for temporomandibular disorders (TMD), focusing on pain relief, functional improvement, and treatment efficacy. METHODS: Following the PICOS framework, we systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane […]

Effects of dry needling compared to magnesium infiltration in trigger points for patients with myofascial pain syndrome: a randomized controlled study in Tunisia

Korean J Fam Med. 2025 Nov 28. doi: 10.4082/kjfm.24.0278. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Myofascial pain syndrome is a common condition characterized by localized muscular discomfort and trigger points. Dry needling mechanically disrupts trigger points, while magnesium infiltration relaxes muscles and reduces inflammation. Evidence directly comparing these treatments is scarce. This study aimed to […]

Effectiveness of adding muscle trigger point dry needling to physiotherapy protocol on pain, active range of motion, and functional ability in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a single-blind, randomized, parallel-group, clinical trial

Physiother Theory Pract. 2025 Nov 25:1-15. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2025.2589275. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the most common types of arthritis, and Physiotherapy (PT) is a standard noninvasive treatment for KOA. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of adding Muscle Trigger Point Dry Needling (MTrP-DN) to Physiotherapy (PT) protocol including exercise […]

Intratissue percutaneous electrolysis and deep dry needling compared to a standard physiotherapy protocol in the treatment of whiplash syndrome: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Front Rehabil Sci. 2025 Nov 3;6:1670603. doi: 10.3389/fresc.2025.1670603. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Whiplash syndrome is one of the most frequent consequences of traumatic pathology caused traffic accidents. The acceleration-deceleration mechanism of energy transmitted to the neck causes abnormal maneuvers in the area and muscle pain. The most common form of muscle pain in the neck […]

Comparison of the effectiveness of dry needling and balneotherapy on pain, mood, anxiety, kinesiophobia, disability, and quality of life of patients with myofascial pain syndrome: A prospective, single-blind, randomized study

Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2025 Aug 22;71(3):359-373. doi: 10.5606/tftrd.2025.14531. eCollection 2025 Sep. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: This study aims to compare the efficacy of dry needling and balneotherapy in the treatment of trapezius muscle myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). PATIENTS AND METHODS: This prospective study was conducted between February 2020 and May 2020. One hundred twenty patients […]

Acute Low Back Pain: Diagnosis and Management

Am Fam Physician. 2025 Nov;112(5):526-536. ABSTRACT Acute low back pain falls into two causal categories: specific and nonspecific. Specific causes can be intrinsic to the spine, from systemic disease, or referred pain from other organs. However, acute low back pain typically is nonspecific. Aside from recent trauma, most patients with acute low back pain do […]

A randomized controlled trial investigating feasibility, acceptability and effects of dry needling for provoked vestibulodynia

Authors: Mélanie Roch, Nathaly Gaudreault, Josiane Paré, Marie-Élisabeth Bouchard, Małgorzata Starzec-Proserpio, Jan Dommerholt, Nathalie Bureau, Marie-Hélène Mayrand, Sophie Bergeron, Marie-France Dubois, Mélanie Morin J Pain. 2025 Nov 7:105596. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2025.105596. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate the feasibility, acceptability, and effects of dry needling in women with provoked vestibulodynia. Forty-six women […]

Regional Peripheral Neuromodulation via Glucopuncture: A Novel Targeted Approach for Persistent Myofascial Dysfunction

Authors:King Hei Stanley Lam, Jan Kersschot, Teinny Suryadi, Anwar Suhaimi, Daniel Chiung-Jui Su Cureus. 2025 Oct 1;17(10):e93637. doi: 10.7759/cureus.93637. eCollection 2025 Oct. ABSTRACT Chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes with discordant clinical-radiological findings present significant therapeutic challenges. This study evaluates glucopuncture-a minimally invasive intervention targeting fascial and muscular pain generators-in two refractory cases: an elderly female patient […]

Brisement Injection with Physical Therapy: A Novel Approach to Managing Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis

Authors: Elizabeth S Liotta, Lauren Wichman, Gary Calabrese, Kelly D Kinsey, Richard Kring, Adam Kimberly, Michael Dakkak, Leo Oliveira, Caitlin M Lewis, Molly E McDermott, Jessica C Tomazic, Matthew Kampert, Dominic M King, Matthew G Mitchkash, Vikas D Patel, Jason A Genin Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2025 Nov 1;20(11):1631-1639. doi: 10.26603/001c.145883. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT […]

Clinimetric analysis of the numeric pain rating scale, Oswestry disability index, and the Roland-Morris disability questionnaire in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis treated with conservative interventions

Authors:Ian Young, James Dunning, James Escaloni, Filippo Maselli, Joshua Prall, Firas Mourad, Nathan Hutting, César Fernández-de-Las-Peñas J Clin Neurosci. 2025 Oct 31;143:111717. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2025.111717. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND CONTEXT: The numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Oswestry disability index (ODI) and the Roland-Morris disability questionnaire (RMDQ) are commonly used patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in […]

Acupuncture Therapy for Extremity Musculoskeletal Pain: A Clinically Focused Evidence Synthesis with Therapeutic Implications

Authors:Fenglin Zhu, Yetong Chen, Yang Zhu, Zhenmin Bai, Huipin Yan J Pain Res. 2025 Oct 24;18:5541-5554. doi: 10.2147/JPR.S551446. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Extremity musculoskeletal pain (EMP) is a major contributor to chronic pain and disability worldwide, often involving tendinopathies, enthesopathies, and myofascial pain syndromes. Conventional treatments such as medications, injections, and physical therapy frequently provide […]

Deep Versus Superficial Dry Needling for Neck Pain: A Systematic Review of Randomised Clinical Trials

Authors: Anas M Alhakami, Ahmad Sahely, Ali M Y Alshami Medicina (Kaunas). 2025 Oct 13;61(10):1832. doi: 10.3390/medicina61101832. ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: Research examining the difference between the effects of deep and superficial dry needling on myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the upper trapezius muscle is limited. Thus, this systematic review was conducted to compare the […]

Childbirth in Women Infected or in Close Contact With SARS-CoV-2 in Spain: A Qualitative Study

Authors:Paula Parás‐Bravo, Domingo Palacios‐Ceña, Paloma Moro‐López‐Menchero, Manuel Herrero‐Montes, Cesar Fernandez‐de‐las‐Peñas, Maria Jesus Cabero, Carolina Lechosa‐Muñiz Birth. 2025 Oct 28. doi: 10.1111/birt.70028. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To explore the perinatal and birth experiences of pregnant women infected, or in close contact with SARS-CoV-2 during the first wave of the pandemic in a hospital in […]

The effects of dry needling and therapeutic exercise on sleep in individuals with chronic neck pain and sleep disturbance: a feasibility randomized clinical trial

Authors:Ray Lunasin, Joshua Cleland, Kelli Brizzolara, Mark Weber, Sharon Wang-Price J Man Manip Ther. 2025 Oct 28:1-13. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2025.2581047. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Evidence shows that dry needling (DN) influences biochemical substances linked to pain modulation and sleep regulation. Therefore, DN has the potential to be an effective intervention for sleep disturbance (SD) […]

Dry Needling of LI4 and TE5 Acupuncture Points on Wrist Flexor Spasticity in Stroke: A Case Report

Authors:Najmeh Nazari, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari, Pablo Herrero, Roshanak Honarpisheh, Zahra Mohammadi, Soofia Naghdi Case Rep Neurol Med. 2025 Oct 18;2025:2219978. doi: 10.1155/crnm/2219978. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT Spasticity is one of the most common serious complications after stroke. Dry needling (DN) has been used to improve spasticity and motor function in patients poststroke. This case report aimed […]

Effectiveness of Dry Needling Combined With Exercise Versus Exercise Alone in Various Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Authors:Muhammad Tayyab, Zawar Ahmad, Muhammad Tanveer, Mahmood Ahmad, Rizwan Akbar, Suleman Shah, Rahman Syed, Ameer Afzal Khan, Anfal Khan, Mohsin Ali, Muhammad Shabir Cureus. 2025 Sep 21;17(9):e92833. doi: 10.7759/cureus.92833. eCollection 2025 Sep. ABSTRACT This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of dry needling combined with exercise compared with exercise alone for pain and functional […]

Effect of dose interval of periosteal and intraarticular electrical dry needling boosters on pain and disability in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a multi-center randomized clinical trial

Authors:James Dunning, Ian Young, Norman Taylor, Firas Mourad, Paul Bliton, Raymond Butts, James Escaloni, Patrick Gorby, Rejoy Varghese, Filippo Maselli, César Fernández-de-Las-Peñas Physiother Theory Pract. 2025 Oct 17:1-14. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2025.2575837. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Periosteal and intraarticular electrical dry needling (PIEDN) has been found to reduce pain, stiffness, and disability in individuals with […]

An Exosome Regenerative Complex Plus Microneedling Promotes Hair Growth in Subjects With Self-Perceived Thinning Hair

Author:Glynis Ablon J Drugs Dermatol. 2025 Oct 1;24(10):988-994. doi: 10.36849/JDD.9244. ABSTRACT Thinning hair affects the quality of life of affected men and women but has limited treatment options. A novel technology refines exosomes from stem cells to create a concentrated complex that is quickly absorbed into the scalp to deliver growth factors, peptides, coenzymes, minerals, […]

Design of dry-needling and acupuncture sham devices: an illustrative review

Author:Yiu Ming Wong J Phys Ther Sci. 2025 Oct;37(10):546-549. doi: 10.1589/jpts.37.546. Epub 2025 Oct 1. ABSTRACT Dry needling and acupuncture are non-pharmacological therapies for managing musculoskeletal pain. Although they noticeably differ in their application and proposed rationale, the common ground between the two therapies is the invasive soft-tissue needling. Over the past 30 years, researchers […]