The Importance of the Number of Incisions in the Effectiveness of Dry Needling
Effectiveness of the Dry Needling Technique According to the Number of Incisions in the Treatment of Neck Pain
University of Alcala
90 participants
Dec 4, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The dry needling technique is a procedure increasingly used by health professionals. Dry needling consists of the use of a filiform needle to treat musculoskeletal pain. Currently, the mechanisms by which it is an effective technique are not well understood. One of the aspects not yet evaluated is the best dose in terms of the number of times it is necessary to insert the needle into the patient to achieve the best result. This research work aims to assess which treatment obtains the best results in the management of patients with chronic neck pain.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Nonspecific mechanical neck pain for more than 3 months.
- Neck pain of at least VAS 5/10.
- Reproduction of pain and symptoms subjects on palpation.
- Pain on passive stretching of the muscle.
Exclusion Criteria10
- Subjects with previous surgical intervention.
- Subjects undergoing other intervention (rehabilitation/medication).
- Positive findings that raise suspicion of cervical radiculopathy:
- Subjects diagnosed: degenerative arthropathies, inflammatory, systemic conditions (fibromyalgia).
- Cardiovascular diseases.
- Whiplash or whiplash.
- Belenophobia.
- Dizziness and vertigo.
- Pregnant.
- Thyroid disorders.
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Interventions
Once we have assessed the existence of a myofascial trigger point in the levator scapulae muscle, and while the subject is in lateral decubitus on the same side, with a forceps palpation, we apply a rapid in /out dry needling technique (five incisions).
Once we have assessed the existence of a myofascial trigger point in the levator scapulae muscle, and while the subject is in lateral decubitus on the same side, with a forceps palpation, we apply a rapid in /out dry needling technique (ten incisions).
Once we have assessed the existence of a myofascial trigger point in the levator scapulae muscle, and while the subject is in lateral decubitus on the same side, with a forceps palpation, we apply a rapid in /out dry needling technique (fifteen incisions).
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NCT06149442