Dry Needling of Trigger Points with and Without Paraspinal Needling in Myofascial Pain Syndromes in Elderly Patients

Abstract

TrP and paraspinal dry needling is suggested to be a better method than TrP dry needling only for treating myofascial pain syndrome in elderly patients.

Clinical Effectiveness of Dry Needling Immediately After Application on Myofascial Trigger Point in Upper Trapezius Muscle

“…The procedure was repeated until there was no more LTR. 17 However, the speed of needle insertion was not controlled.…”

“…14,15 Although some previous studies have assessed the effect of DN on MTP in UT muscles, a review of the published reports determined that some randomized clinical trials have been conducted to determine the effectiveness of DN in the treatment of MTP in UT muscle. [16][17][18][19][20][21] However, with the use of different designs, samples, and testing procedures, controversial results have been reported regarding the effect of DN on MTP in UT muscles. [16][17][18][19][20][21] Most of the previous studies have assessed the clinical effectiveness of DN immediately after treatment procedures.…”

“…[16][17][18][19][20][21] However, with the use of different designs, samples, and testing procedures, controversial results have been reported regarding the effect of DN on MTP in UT muscles. [16][17][18][19][20][21] Most of the previous studies have assessed the clinical effectiveness of DN immediately after treatment procedures. 17,[19][20][21] Muscle soreness is a common report after DN application.…”

“…[16][17][18][19][20][21] Most of the previous studies have assessed the clinical effectiveness of DN immediately after treatment procedures. 17,[19][20][21] Muscle soreness is a common report after DN application. 20 Typically, after DN technique the muscle soreness lasts and may be felt for a few hours up to 24 to 48 hours.…”

“…14,[17][18][19][20][21][22] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of DN compared with IC on pain intensity and PPT immediately after each treatment session compared with the measurements obtained 48 hours after each treatment session in individuals with MTP in the UT muscle.…”