Effects of high and low level lasers on soreness following dry needling in patients with chronic myofascial neck pain. A randomized-controlled trial

Lasers Med Sci. 2024 Dec 16;39(1):296. doi: 10.1007/s10103-024-04201-0. ABSTRACT This research was designed to study effects of high versus low-level laser therapy (HILT and LLLT) on post-dry needling soreness (PNS) at patients with chronic neck pain. We also studied effects of HLLT or LLLT application plus dry needling (DN) on pain, range of motion (ROM), […]

Dry Needling Plus Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections: Do We Have More Favorable Results in Cervical Disc Herniation? A Randomized Sham-Controlled Clinical Study

Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 Dec 1;103(12):1081-1087. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002509. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Trigger point-related myofascial pain commonly accompanies cervical disc herniation. The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of dry needling for accompanying trigger points on cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection treatment outcomes. DESIGN: Among the patients scheduled for interlaminar epidural steroid […]

Combination of Manual Therapy and Dry Needling Effectively Improves Acute Neck Pain and Muscular Tone and Stiffness in Combat Sports Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Study

J Sports Sci Med. 2024 Dec 1;23(4):852-862. doi: 10.52082/jssm.2024.852. eCollection 2024 Dec. ABSTRACT This study aimed to compare the effects of manual therapy combined with dry needling (MTDN) to a control group, focusing on the impact on pressure pain threshold (PPT), muscle tone (MT), muscle stiffness (MS), muscle strength, and range of motion in the […]

Dry needling in people with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial of its effects on pain sensitivity and pain catastrophizing influence

PM R. 2024 Dec 6. doi: 10.1002/pmrj.13289. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) has been demonstrated as an effective treatment for patients with fibromyalgia (FM). It is crucial to take into consideration catastrophizing, a psychological construct that could potentially undermine the short-term efficacy of DN. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the effects of DN […]

Dry needling as an adjunct treatment to multimodal rehabilitation protocol following rotator cuff repair surgery: a preliminary, randomized sham-controlled trial

Chiropr Man Therap. 2024 Dec 5;32(1):39. doi: 10.1186/s12998-024-00555-y. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Rotator cuff repair (RCR) is one of the most prevalent procedures to manage rotator cuff tears (RCT). Postoperative shoulder pain is a common complication following RCR and may be aggravated by activation of myofascial trigger points (MTrP) associated with the injury to the soft tissues […]

Does dry needling aid in post-training recovery? A critically appraised topic

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1093-1096. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.017. Epub 2024 Jul 9. ABSTRACT CLINICAL SCENARIO: Following intense physical training, it is common for athletes to develop muscle soreness, muscle tightness and a sense of fatigue. Minimizing the time spent in this state is advantageous to limit time off from sport, potential injury and lack of […]

The effect of upper trapezius trigger points dry needling on postural control in patients with chronic neck pain

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1079-1085. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.015. Epub 2024 Jul 15. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Myofascial neck pain, which strongly affects the upper trapezius muscle, is treated by physiotherapists with dry needling. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of upper trapezius trigger points (TrPs) dry needling on postural control and balance in […]

Effectiveness of deep dry needling combined with stretching for the treatment of pain in patients with myofascial trigger points: A systematic review and meta-analysis

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1086-1092. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.003. Epub 2024 Jul 14. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The combination of dry needling and stretching has been proposed for the treatment of myofascial trigger points (MTPs), but it is not currently known whether the combination of both interventions would be of greater interest than the application of stretching alone. […]

Optimizing dry needling for chronic low back pain: A novel approach to treatment site selection: A randomized controlled trial

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:2113-2119. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.051. Epub 2024 Oct 21. NO ABSTRACT PMID:39593573 | DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.051

Testing the Safety of Piriformis Dry Needling Interventions: An Observational Study Evaluating the Predictive Value of Anthropometric and Demographic Factors

J Clin Med. 2024 Nov 7;13(22):6674. doi: 10.3390/jcm13226674. ABSTRACT Objectives: The dry needling of the piriformis muscle (especially in the medial region) is a challenging procedure since there is a high risk of accidentally puncturing the sciatic nerve. This study aimed to explain the variance of the deep limit of the piriformis based on anthropometric […]

Manual therapy and dry needling improve mobility, pain and reduce fear of COVID-19 in temporomandibular disorder patients: Randomized controlled trial

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:620-626. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.05.015. Epub 2024 May 27. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated pain and joint mobility outcomes in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), being that effective treatments are of clinical interest. We aimed to evaluate the effects of manual therapy (MT) and dry needling (DN), compared to […]

Short-term effect of frequency specific intramuscular electrical stimulation on post dry needling soreness of upper fibers of trapezius: A randomized controlled trial

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:217-223. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.003. Epub 2024 Apr 9. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of frequency specific intramuscular electrical stimulation on post trigger point dry needling soreness. BACKGROUND: Dry needling (DN) with intramuscular electrical stimulation (DN/IMES) has been shown to be effective in reducing post […]

The effects of high intensity laser therapy and dry needling on clinical signs in females with upper trapezius muscle active trigger points: A single blinded randomized clinical trial

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1381-1387. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.031. Epub 2024 Jul 14. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: One of the main contributors to musculoskeletal pain syndromes are myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), which are characterized by discomfort, tenderness, and restricted range of motion (ROM). In this study, patients with upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome had their pain intensity, cervical […]

Effectiveness of dry needling on pain & disability in athletes with iliotibial band tightness- a clinical trial

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:449-454. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.048. Epub 2024 Apr 25. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Dry needling (DN) for Myofascial trigger points (MTrP’s) can be done on superficial or deep tissue levels for the management of a range of neuromusculoskeletal pain disorders. There is still much to learn about dry needling, despite the fact that it […]

Comparison of dry needling with exercise and exercise alone on spasticity, range of motion, and function of post-stroke chronic spastic patients

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1295-1301. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.046. Epub 2024 Jul 25. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Stroke is a common cause of disability and death in adults, with spasticity being a common post-stroke complication that can significantly affect patients’ quality of life. This study aimed to investigate the impact of exercise therapy alone versus exercise therapy combined […]

Current State of Dry Needling Practices: A Comprehensive Analysis on Use, Training, and Safety

Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 Nov 14;60(11):1869. doi: 10.3390/medicina60111869. ABSTRACT Background and Objectives: Dry needling (DN) is a technique that involves inserting a thin filament needle through the skin to target myofascial trigger points for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Despite its efficacy in a broad plethora of musculoskeletal pain conditions, its safety remains a […]

Acute effects of self-myofascial release compared to dry needling on myofascial pain syndrome related outcomes: Range of motion, muscle soreness and performance. A randomized controlled trial

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:632-639. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.005. Epub 2024 Apr 10. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is associated with reductions in range of movement (ROM), decrease in physical function and performance and increase in pain in different populations. Elucidating the best prevention and treatment strategies for MPS has been one of the main […]

A surge in queries: Analyzing the increased public interest in dry needling using Google trends – A cross-sectional observational study

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:953-958. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.07.002. Epub 2024 Jul 6. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: To monitor public interest (PI) in information related to Dry needling (DN) therapy and examine potential temporal, seasonal, and income-related trends that may impact PI by using the relative search volume (RSV) from the Google Trends tool for the keyword “Dry […]

A novel dry needling approach treating subacromial pain syndrome to significantly improve function and reduce pain following plateau with progress using conventional physical therapy interventions: A case report

J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2024 Oct;40:1561-1566. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.08.006. Epub 2024 Aug 10. ABSTRACT There is limited high level research supporting the use of dry needling for mechanical shoulder pain. Dry needling is often used as an adjunct or primary treatment for musculoskeletal pain to address impairments related to muscle pain, range of motion (ROM), and […]

Dry needling for orofacial pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Pain Rep. 2024 Nov 20;9(6):e1208. doi: 10.1097/PR9.0000000000001208. eCollection 2024 Dec. ABSTRACT Orofacial pain (OFP) is an ache in the front part of the head and typically has musculoskeletal, dental, neural, or sinogenic origin. Dry needling (DN) is the insertion of a solid sterile fine needle through the skin aimed at deactivating the myofascial trigger points […]