The purpose of this study are (1) to determine the effectiveness of different dry needling dosages in the treatment of myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle in patients with myofascial neck pain, (2) to assess postneedling soreness and tenderness and (3) evaluate the influence of psychological factors on the perception of postneedling soreness.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
94
Pain
Visual analog scale. A 100mm VAS, ranging from 0mm (no pain) to 100mm (worst imaginable pain).
Time frame: 1 week
Postneedling soreness
Visual analog scale. A 100mm VAS, ranging from 0mm (no pain) to 100mm (worst imaginable pain).
Time frame: 1 week
Pressure pain threshold
Three consecutive trials of pressure pain threshold on the active trigger point at a rate of 1 kg/sec at intervals of 30 seconds were conducted.
Time frame: 1 week
Cervical range of motion
The subjects sat in a chair and a CROM goniometer was placed over the head. They were asked to perform active neck movements to the fullest extent of their mobility. Each movement was recorded three times and the average value was calculated.
Time frame: 1 week
Neck disability
Neck Disability Index questionnarie was completed.
Time frame: 1 week
Pain in cervical range of motion
Pain in a numerical pain rating scale during all cervical movements was recorded.
Time frame: 1 week
Psychological factors
State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-T)
Time frame: Pre-intervention
Psychological factors
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II)
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Time frame: Pre-intervention
Psychological factors
Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia
Time frame: Pre-intervention
Psychological factors
Pain Catastrophizing Scale
Time frame: Pre-intervention