Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) myofacial pain, muscle pain
Conditions
Interventions
Treat upper trapezius muscle spasm (MPS) using dry needling, assess pain levels with VAS at 1 , 2 and 3 months after treatment, and evaluate quality of life with EQ-5D-5L. at 3 months after treatment
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery
dry needling,lidocain injection
Sponsors
Buddahasothorn Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. age 18-65 years 2.The patient was diagnosed with Upper Trapezius Muscle MPS, meeting all of Travell & Simons' diagnostic criteria (Major and Minor criteria). 3.There are 1-3 clearly identifiable active trigger points in one side of the upper trapezius muscle. 4. have had chronic pain for more than 3 months but less than 12 months. 5.Applicants must have a pain level of 3 or higher (out of 10) on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at the time of selection for the program. 6.They understood and voluntarily participated in the research project, having signed the Informed Consent Form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Have a history of allergy to local anesthetics in the Lidocaine or Xylocaine group. 2.Have a fear of needles 3.Do you have a blood clotting disorder or are you taking anticoagulant medication? 4.There is a skin infection in the area that will be treated. 5.There are signs or symptoms that indicate cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy (disease of the spinal cord). 6.was diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to the diagnostic criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR). 7.Have you received any injections, acupuncture, or other physical therapy treatments to your shoulder muscles within the past 3 months? 8.pregnant or breastfeeding 9.Individuals with intellectual, cognitive, or psychiatric disabilities that prevent them from cooperating in answering questionnaires or following research procedures.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pain 3 months pain score | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Health-Related Quality of Life 3 months EQ-5D-5L | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactWorakan Thienkul
Buddhasothorn Hospital Journal
Outcome results
None listed