Remote Effects of Dry Needling on the Irritability of the Myofascial Trigger Point in the Upper Trapezius Muscle

Abstract

This study demonstrated the remote effectiveness of dry needling. Dry needling of a distal myofascial trigger point can provide a remote effect to reduce the irritability of a proximal myofascial trigger point.

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

“…24 The selected MTP of the UT muscle was located in the middle of the more nearly horizontal fibers of the UT. 19 Patients were also excluded if they had a history of fibromyalgia syndrome, whiplash injury, cervical spine surgery and fracture, cervical radiculopathy, having MTP therapy within the past month before the study, or if they had a diagnosis of any systematic disease such as rheumatism, tuberculosis, cervical myelopathy, or multiple sclerosis. [25][26][27][28][29] The patients, who underwent DN, also had no contraindication for needling such as local infection, pregnancy with threatened abortion, taking anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), or long-term steroid use.…”

“…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.…”