Expert Consensus on Dry Needling Practices for Headache: An International Delphi Study Protocol

Authors:Thomas Perreault, Jan Dommerholt, César Fernandez-de-las-Peñas, Lars Arendt-Nielsen, Barbara Cagnie, Stefano Di Antonio, Matteo Castaldo J Clin Med. 2025 Mar 5;14(5):1740. doi: 10.3390/jcm14051740. ABSTRACT Background: Dry needling is increasingly utilized by clinicians in the treatment of patients with headaches. Although current evidence supports the use of dry needling for reducing headache pain, needling approaches are […]

Chronic exertional compartment syndrome – an overlooked diagnosis of exercise related leg pain

Authors:Anja Hirschmüller, Kerstin Recktenwald, Roman Gähwiler, Lukas Weisskopf Ther Umsch. 2024 Dec;81(7):245-248. doi: 10.23785/TU.2024.07.003. ABSTRACT Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is an underdiagnosed clinical condition primarily affecting young, physically active people between the ages of 15 and 25. Pathophysiologically, there is an activity associated pressure increase in one or more muscle compartments of the lower […]

Dry Needling in United States Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs: Safety Assessment and Adverse Event Reporting

Authors:Tiffany L. Barrett, Gary A. Kearns, Emilio J. Puentedura, Jean-Michel Brismée J Phys Ther Educ. 2025 Mar 11. doi: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000393. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Despite the growing clinical use of dry needling (DN) among physical therapists in the United States and its gradual adoption into entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs, limited […]

When Heel Pain Isn’t Plantar Fasciitis | Clinical Relevance with Dr. Frank

Think your patient has plantar fasciitis? Think again. A missed diagnosis could be the real culprit—Baxter’s Nerve Entrapment (Inferior Calcaneal Nerve Entrapment). This condition mimics plantar fasciitis but requires a completely different treatment approach. 🔎 Case Study: A 17-Year-Old Athlete with Heel Pain 🏃‍♂️ I recently evaluated a 17-year-old lacrosse player preparing for his upcoming […]

Recovering from Radial Nerve Palsy with Dry Needling | Clinical Relevance

Radial nerve palsy can be life-altering, affecting hand function, grip strength, and daily activities. But what if neurological dry needling could help restore movement and sensation? In this case study, I share how a patient with severe radial nerve damage progressed from minimal wrist and thumb function to full recovery—regaining strength, dexterity, and even returning […]

Evaluating the efficacy and safety of combined microneedling therapy versus topical Minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors:Khalid M A Ahmed, Yasmeena Abdelall Kozaa, Mohammad T Abuawwad, Alaa I Al-Najdawi, Yomna W Mahmoud, Ahmed M Ahmed, Mohammad J J Taha, Tamara Fadhli, Angeliki Giannopoulou Arch Dermatol Res. 2025 Mar 8;317(1):528. doi: 10.1007/s00403-025-04032-1. ABSTRACT This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of the combined microneedling (CMNT) with minoxidil versus minoxidil monotherapy for the […]

Effectiveness of acupuncture for equine laminitis: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors:Faisal Fikri, Agus Purnomo, Salipudin Tasil Maslamama, Muhammad Thohawi Elziyad Purnama Vet World. 2025 Jan;18(1):60-66. doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2025.60-66. Epub 2025 Jan 9. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND AIM: In the past 20 years, acupuncture has been utilized as an alternative therapy for equine laminitis despite a lack of clinical evidence to support its effectiveness. Information from previous studies […]

Dry needling for mechanical neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Authors:Abdulsalam M. Aleid, Abdulmajeed Abdulaziz Aljabr, Saud Nayef Aldanyowi, Hasan Ali AlAidarous, Zainab Mohammed Aleid, Abdulaziz S. Alharthi, Mutlaq Naheitan Alsubaie, Lama Ibrahim AlOraini, Abdulrahman Rashed Almoslem, Abbas Al Mutair Surg Neurol Int. 2025 Feb 14;16:44. doi: 10.25259/SNI_797_2024. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) has emerged as a potential treatment for mechanical neck pain, […]

A Multimodal Chiropractic Approach to the Treatment and Management of Medial Elbow Injuries in Elite Javelin Throwers: A Case Series

Authors:Angus S McEntyre, Natalie C Clohesy, David J Steven Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2025 Mar 1;20(3):429-447. doi: 10.26603/001c.129970. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Sports chiropractors are increasingly being consulted in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of athletes. The purpose of this case series was to describe a multimodal chiropractic treatment approach to address medial elbow […]

Development and testing of a device to detect trigger points, and local twitch responses in dry needling intervention

Authors:Manoj Kumar Sharma, Sarika Chaudhary, Hardika Sood MethodsX. 2024 Nov 12;14:103033. doi: 10.1016/j.mex.2024.103033. eCollection 2025 Jun. ABSTRACT Trigger point dry needling (TrpDN) has emerged as a promising intervention for the treatment of myofascial pain. This involves insertion of a sterile filament needle directly into the trigger point (Trp), with the aim of eliciting a local […]

An overlooked cause of hand pain: myofascial trigger points in the interosseous muscles

Authors:Bülent Alyanak, Burak Tayyip Dede, Mustafa Hüseyin Temel, Mustafa Turgut Yildizgören, Fatih Bağcier J Ultrason. 2025 Feb 19;25(100):20250004. doi: 10.15557/JoU.2025.0004. eCollection 2025 Jan. NO ABSTRACT PMID:39981121 | PMC:PMC11841738 | DOI:10.15557/JoU.2025.0004

Comparison of the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and trigger point dry needling in the treatment of Calcaneal Epin- A randomized trial

Authors:Muhammed Furkan Arpacı, Feyzi Doğru, Mine Arğali Deniz, İpek Balıkçı Çiçek, Rabia Aydoğan Baykara, Cumali Erdem, Ferhat Taş, Gökçe Bağcı Uzun, Evren Köse J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2025 Feb 19:10538127251317864. doi: 10.1177/10538127251317864. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) and Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) are common in calcaneal epin treatment. OBJECTIVE: The […]

Effectiveness of self-management programmes for athletes with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review

Authors:Ameen Masoudi, Nomzamo Chemane, Nontembiso Magida, Ushotanefe Useh, Bashir Bello S Afr J Sports Med. 2025 Feb 15;37(1):v37i1a18648. doi: 10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a18648. eCollection 2025. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common condition that can severely hinder an athlete’s ability to perform and compete at their full potential and overall well-being. The emergence of self-management programmes […]

Periosteal Electrical Dry Needling Efficacy in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review

Authors:Alan D Kaye, Olivia Mipro, Brynne E Tynes, Brennan Abbott, Caylin Roberts, Jelena Vučenović, Kyle Jenks, Matthew Sharpe, Isabella B Lentz, Shahab Ahmadzadeh, Varsha Allampalli, Saajid Azhar, Noah Embry, Sahar Shekoohi Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2025 Feb 15;29(1):48. doi: 10.1007/s11916-025-01362-7. ABSTRACT PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Osteoarthritis is a “wear and tear” injury characterized by degeneration of […]

Dry needling of the gluteus-medius muscle, combined with standard care, for chronic low back pain – a pilot randomized sham-controlled trial

Authors:Gali Dar, Alon Goldberg J Man Manip Ther. 2025 Feb 15:1-9. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2025.2465726. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Individuals with low back pain (LBP) often exhibit weakness and the presence of trigger points in their Gluteus Medius (GMe) muscle. OBJECTIVES: To examine the effectiveness of adding dry needling (DN) for the GMe to standard […]

When a Toothache Isn’t Your Teeth? 🦷🧠 | Clinical Relevance with Dr. Frank

In this Clinical Relevance video, I share my personal experience with unexplained facial pain—and how dry needling targeted the root cause: neurogenic inflammation. Let’s break down the science, my self-treatment approach, and why this matters for your practice. The Mystery: Unexplained Facial Pain Last December, I woke up with a deep, aching pain in my […]

The effects of dry needling on muscle blood flow of the infraspinatus muscle in individuals with shoulder pain – a randomized clinical trial

Authors:Jace Brown, Gary Kearns, Kelli Brizzolara, Mark Weber, Sharon Wang-Price J Man Manip Ther. 2025 Feb 10:1-10. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2025.2464542. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Individuals with shoulder pain have a higher occurrence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). In the past decade, dry needling (DN) has been used in physical therapy practice to treat MTrPs. […]

An overlooked cause of upper extremity pain: myofascial trigger points of the triceps muscle and dry needling protocol

Authors:Aylin Ayyıldız, Burak Tayyip Dede, Mustafa Hüseyin Temel, Bülent Alyanak, Mustafa Turgut Yıldızgören, Fatih Bağcıer Pain Manag. 2025 Feb 10:1-3. doi: 10.1080/17581869.2025.2464526. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:39929751 | DOI:10.1080/17581869.2025.2464526

Dry Needling in Sports and Sport Recovery: A Systematic Review with an Evidence Gap Map

Authors:Adrian Kużdżał, Robert Trybulski, Jarosław Muracki, Sebastian Klich, Filipe Manuel Clemente, Adam Kawczyński Sports Med. 2025 Feb 10. doi: 10.1007/s40279-025-02175-9. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling is an increasingly popular technique used in sports and regenerative medicine contexts. However, there is no comprehensive overview of investigations of dry needling in sports and sport […]

Dry Needling and Its Application in Dentistry: A Review

Authors:Puja Saha, Susmita Choudhary, Samrangi Kar, Vishnuja V R Nair, Yajas Kumar, Anjali Sen, Pratik Surana J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2024 Dec;16(Suppl 4):S3031-S3033. doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_799_24. Epub 2024 Aug 12. ABSTRACT Dry needling is a technique increasingly being used across various medical and therapeutic fields, including dentistry. It involves the insertion of fine needles into specific […]