Myofascial pain syndrome. Myalgia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Dry Needling : In this group, needle enters the upper trapezius muscle trigger point and stays in the muscle for 5 minutes. Two treatment sessions with a 48 hour interval during a week
Sponsors
Nikan hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18-35 Having active trigger points with a distinct bundle in the upper trapezius muscle Touch the Taut Band on the upper trapezius muscle fibers Pain above 3 and less than 7 on the VAS scale Pain for one to three months Having refferal pain
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Performing injections or other treatments for trigger points during the research period Having a previous history of infectious diseases such as fibromyalgia and myopathy Malignancy or patients susceptible to infection Presence of central and peripheral neurological disorders Use of anticoagulants Having vascular diseases Fear Of Needle Skin ulcers in the treatment area
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: At baseline and immediately after the first session and after the second session. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale.;Pressure Pain Threshold. Timepoint: At baseline and immediately after the first session and after the second session. Method of measurement: Algometer.;Lateral bending Of Neck. Timepoint: At baseline and immediately after the first session and after the second session. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Disability. Timepoint: Beginning and end of treatment. Method of measurement: Neck Disability Index Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMehran Toghtamesh
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed