Abstract Background Myofascial trigger point (MTrP) injection and trigger point dry needling
(TrPDN) are widely accepted therapies for myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). Empirical …

Myofascial pain syndrome is a pain condition characterized by the presence of trigger
points. Current evidence, mostly experimental studies, clearly supports a role of trigger …

During the past decades, worldwide clinical and scientific interest in dry needling (DN)
therapy has grown exponentially. Various clinical effects have been credited to dry needling …

Trigger point dry needling is a treatment technique used by physical therapists around the
world. In the United States, trigger point dry needling has been approved as within the scope …

Background Trigger points, which have been defined as highly localized, hyperirritable
locations in a palpable taut band of skeletal muscle fibers, have been identified with a …

Objectives: Trigger point dry needling (TrP-DN) is commonly used to treat persons with
myofascial pain, but no studies currently exist investigating its safety. The aim of this study …

Although Western medical acupuncture (WMA) is commonly practised in the UK, a particular
approach called dry needling (DN) is becoming increasingly popular in other countries. The …

Sports and orthopaedic physical therapists have long used a multitude of techniques in
order to address pain and dysfunction associated with myofascial trigger points. One …

In this review we provide the updates on last years' advancements in basic science, imaging
methods, efficacy, and safety of dry needling of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs). The latest …

Introduction Myofascial pain with myofascial triggers are common musculoskeletal
complaints. Popular treatments include manual therapy, dry needling, and dry cupping. The …