1,127 results match your criteria: "Cervical Myofascial Pain"

Electromyographic Activity of Cervical Muscles in Patients with Neck Pain and Changes After Dry Needling: A Narrative Review.

J Clin Med

November 2024

Unidad de Investigación en Fisioterapia, Spin Off Centro Clínico OMT-E Fisioterapia SLP, Universidad de Zaragoza, Domingo Miral s/n, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain.

Neck pain can be associated with specific conditions, such as neurological disorders, vascular or inflammatory diseases, fractures, herniated discs, etc. However, the majority of neck pain cases cannot be attributed to a specific cause. The objective of this review is to describe the muscle dysfunctions associated with neck pain, as measured by electromyography, and to determine the effectiveness of dry needling in improving these muscular dysfunctions.

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Objective: To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of the ultrasound-guided intra-oral and extra-oral transcutaneous injection techniques on the clinical outcome variables in patients with myofascial trigger points within the masseter muscle.

Materials And Methods: This prospective randomized trial included 42 patients diagnosed with myofascial pain. Patients were randomly allocated into one of two groups based on the technique of trigger point injection: intraoral and extraoral injection technique groups.

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This research was designed to study effects of high versus low-level laser therapy (HILT and LLLT) on post-dry needling soreness (PNS) at patients with chronic neck pain. We also studied effects of HLLT or LLLT application plus dry needling (DN) on pain, range of motion (ROM), and neck disability index (NDI) at the identified patients. This is a clinical trial in 48 women with chronic neck pain aged 18-35 who were divided into three groups: HLLT, LLLT, and placebo group.

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Objectives: This study aims to evaluate and compare the therapeutic effectiveness of static dry needling (S-DN), dynamic dry needling (D-DN), and a combined technique (CT) for managing myofascial pain syndrome (MPS).

Patients And Methods: Between January 1, 2023 and April 15, 2023, a total of 38 patients (9 males, 29 females; mean age: 40.5±12.

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Objectives: This study aims to investigate the efficacy of epidermis dermis fascia (EDF) kinesiotaping (KT) technique on pain intensity, number of active trigger points (TrPs), cervical range of motion (ROM) angles, and disability levels in patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) on upper trapezius (UT) muscle.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2019 and January 2020, a total of 180 patients (21 males, 159 females; mean age: 35.9±9.

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Dry Needling Plus Cervical Interlaminar Epidural Steroid Injections: Do We Have More Favorable Results in Cervical Disc Herniation? A Randomized Sham-Controlled Clinical Study.

Am J Phys Med Rehabil

December 2024

From the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey (GY, CST); and Division of Pain Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey (SS, OHG).

Objective: Trigger point-related myofascial pain commonly accompanies cervical disc herniation. The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of dry needling for accompanying trigger points on cervical interlaminar epidural steroid injection treatment outcomes.

Design: Among the patients scheduled for interlaminar epidural steroid injection for cervical disc herniation, those with active trigger points were randomly divided into three groups: interlaminar epidural steroid injection + dry needling, interlaminar epidural steroid injection + sham dry needling, and only interlaminar epidural steroid injection group.

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Objective: The primary objective of this study was to investigate the impact of myofascial release and craniosacral therapy on the quality of life, pain levels, and range of motion (ROM) in patients with chronic migraine headaches. The secondary aim of this study was to develop a migraine treatment protocol using current craniosacral techniques.

Methods: Patients with chronic migraine in the Neurology Department of ALKU Hospital were randomly allocated to 3 therapy groups: (1) Craniosacral Treatment Craniosacral Techniques (CST) + Medical Treatment (MT) (CST group) ( = 24), (2) myofascial treatment (MFT) ( = 24) + MT (MFT group), and (3) MT (control group) only ( = 26).

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Background: Myofascial trigger points are incredibly prevalent and are a painful aspect of almost everyone's life at some point. Myofascial trigger point pain can be excruciating and severely impair the quality of life. Therefore, in patients with neck pain caused by upper trapezius trigger, this current clinical trial will demonstrate the effectiveness of myofascial release therapy and positional release therapy in improving the level of pain, neck impairment, pain threshold, and standard of life.

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A 16-year-old male with hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) and Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) was referred to a clinical exercise physiologist (CEP) by their pediatric rheumatologist. The patient presented with arthralgia in the left knee and shoulder. Specifically, the left knee presented discomfort during activities of daily living (ADL), and the left shoulder had a reduced range of motion resulting from pain.

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Evaluation of craniocervical posture after myofascial pain treatment in adults with bruxism: A randomized clinical trial.

J Bodyw Mov Ther

October 2024

Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Electronic address:

Background: Despite numerous clinical studies on bruxism management, critical evaluation parameters, including the impact of bruxism pain on quality of life and secondary issues like changes in craniocervical posture, are often disregarded.

Research Question: Evaluate the effect of two treatments on the craniocervical posture of adult patients with myofascial pain.

Methods: This parallel randomized clinical trial included 60 patients with myofascial pain due to probable bruxism that fulfilled the study requirements.

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Objective: One of the main contributors to musculoskeletal pain syndromes are myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), which are characterized by discomfort, tenderness, and restricted range of motion (ROM). In this study, patients with upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome had their pain intensity, cervical range of motion, and disability evaluated in relation to the effectiveness of high intensity laser therapy and dry needling.

Methods: 32 participants with active upper trapezius myofascial trigger points were split into two groups at random: one group received high intensity laser treatment (n = 16), while the other received dry needling (n = 16).

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Objective: Myofascial neck pain, which strongly affects the upper trapezius muscle, is treated by physiotherapists with dry needling. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of upper trapezius trigger points (TrPs) dry needling on postural control and balance in chronic neck pain.

Design: Randomized controlled clinical trial.

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Background: Myofascial pain characterized by myofascial trigger point (MTrP) is a common cause of musculoskeletal pain and the main cause of neck and shoulder pain in the working population. Thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) is a new modality that can provide long-term stimulation to prolong the same therapeutic effect as conventional acupuncture. This study aimed to determine the effect of TEA therapy on pain score, neck disability index (NDI), and pressure pain threshold (PPT) for myofascial pain in the upper trapezius muscle.

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Effect of yoga-based exercise program in female patients with myofacial pain of temporomandibular disorders.

Clin Oral Investig

November 2024

Institute of Health Sciences, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Türkiye.

Objectives: The study was conducted to investigate the effect of Yoga-based exercise program on pain, range of motion (ROM), quality of sleep, depression and quality of life in female patients with myofacial pain of temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

Materials And Methods: 39 Female patients with myofacial pain of TMD were included in the study. Yoga based exercise program was performed to the first group and second group was control group.

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The purpose of this review was to evaluate the effect of Photobiomodulation (PBM) in managing shoulder and neck pain and disability. A literature search was conducted using the PubMed and ScienceDirect/EMBASE databases. The keywords used were "Low-level laser therapy", "photobiomodulation", "LASER", combined with "shoulder" or "neck".

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Background: The investigation aimed to assess the impacts of magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) iontophoresis and high-power pain-threshold ultrasound (HPPT-US) on pain, range of motion (ROM), and functional activity in physical therapy students suffering from mechanical cervical pain.

Methods: Typically, 75 males aged 19 to 30 years suffering from mechanical neck pain were enrolled in this investigation. Participants were divided at random into three groups.

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Toothaches are the main reason patients seek dental care, but not all pain in the orofacial region originates from the teeth. Some toothaches may stem from musculoskeletal, neuropathic, or neurovascular issues. Additionally, certain toothaches may not be tooth-related, but rather, referred from nearby orofacial structures, where the site and source of pain differ.

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Trigeminal cervical complex: A neural network affecting the head and neck.

Eur Ann Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Dis

October 2024

Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, American University of Beirut Medical Center, 11-0236, Riad El Solh 1107 2020, Beirut, Lebanon. Electronic address:

Article Synopsis
  • The study introduces the trigeminal cervical complex (TCC) as a framework for understanding the trigeminal nerve's role in otolaryngologic symptoms and myofascial pain syndromes in the head and neck.
  • A comprehensive narrative review analyzed data from 66 studies, focusing on afferent connections from cranial nerves to the TCC and their associated pathways.
  • The authors suggest that sensitization of the TCC, influenced by neurotransmitter transmission, helps explain various clinical symptoms like otalgia, tinnitus, and bruxism, which often lack clear medical explanations.
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Neck pain is a prevalent issue associated with musculoskeletal disorders. This study describes the interfascial Levator Scapulae Plane Block (LeSP Block) technique, using ultrasound guidance for local anesthetic administration to treat chronic neck pain. Two patients, 1 77-year-old female and 1 50-year-old female, underwent the LeSP Block.

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  • - Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) causes symptoms like jaw clenching and clicking, and while many patients don't need treatment, those who do may take years to recover, leading researchers to explore how the Mediterranean diet could aid in therapy effectiveness.
  • - An interventional study measured TMD symptoms and Mediterranean diet adherence, revealing a significant improvement in jaw functionality for participants who adhered to the diet compared to those with low adherence.
  • - The study concludes that following the Mediterranean diet could be a cost-effective way to enhance TMD treatment outcomes, providing a new, accessible option for managing symptoms.
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  • The study aimed to determine if adding dynamic cervical electrical stimulation (ES) to manual therapy (MT) improves outcomes for individuals with myofascial temporomandibular pain compared to MT alone.
  • A total of 46 participants were divided into two groups: one receiving MT alone and the other receiving ES plus MT over a 2-week period, with various pain and mobility measures taken beforehand and after treatment.
  • Results showed that the group receiving both ES and MT experienced significantly greater improvements in pain intensity, pressure pain thresholds, mouth opening, and cervical range of motion, indicating that combining these therapies is more effective than MT alone.
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Poor posture can lead to excessive strain of the neck and upper back musculature, leading to irritation of the dorsal scapular nerve (DSN) and spinal accessory nerve (SAN). A 5-in-1 trigger point technique has been described that specifically target trapezius, rhomboids, levator scapulae, SAN and DSN in a single percutaneous injection. We modified the technique to include hydrodissecting the DSN and SAN to provide further pain relief from possible nerve entrapments.

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The effect of physical therapy integrated with pharmacotherapy on tension-type headache and migraine in children and adolescents.

BMC Neurol

September 2024

School of Rehabilitation Science, Seirei Christopher University, Mikatahara-cho 3453, Chuo- ku, Shizuoka prefecture, Hamamatsu city, 433-8558, Shizuoka, Japan.

Background: Tension-type headache (TTH) and migraine are prevalent neurological conditions in children and adolescents that significantly impact activity of daily living (ADL) and quality of life (QOL). Although physical therapy targeting cervical myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) on TTH and migraine has been extensively studied in adults, the efficacy in pediatric patients remains unexplored. The aim of this study is to reveal the effect of physical therapy integrated with pharmacotherapy on TTH and migraine in children and adolescents.

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