Post-Needling Soreness in Myofascial Trigger Points of the Upper Trapezius Muscle Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Neck Pain, Upper Trapezius Muscle, Post-Needling Soreness, High-Intensity Laser Therapy, Ischemic Compression
Conditions
Interventions
Participants in group 1 receive HILT immediately after dry needling in the prone position. The rehabilitation physician and participant wear protective eyeglasses. The device of HILT is VELASII-30B HI
Dry Needling with High-Intensity Laser Therapy ,Dry Needling with Ischemic Compression
Sponsors
Yala Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. The neck pain patients with a diagnosis of Myofascial Pain Syndrome in the Upper Trapezius Muscle caused by active myofascial trigger point as defined by Travel and Simons 2. Neck pain at least 4 score by a numeric rating scale 3. Duration of neck pain over 72 hours
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Bleeding tendency: on anticoagulant therapy, thrombocytopenia 2. Local skin lesion in the area of treatment: infection, ulcers 3. A history of myofascial trigger point dry needling or injection of the Upper Trapezius Muscle in the previous 14 days 4. Other underlying diseases that may disrupt the correct assessment: fibromyalgia, cervical disc herniation, cervical stenosis, cervical radiculopathy, cervical myelopathy, migraine, a history of cervical spine surgery or trauma in the previous six months 5. Cognitive impairment or poor communication 6. Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain Intensity of Post-Needling Soreness at immediately, 24, 48, and 72 hours after treatment Numeric Rating Scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neck Pain Intensity before and 72 hours after treatment Numeric Rating Scale ,Neck Disability Index before and 72 hours after treatment Neck Disability Index | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPhatcharin Saetang
Yala Hospital
Outcome results
None listed