Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a debilitating problem in women with clear evidence of
myofascial dysfunction. It seems that Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) contribute to the …

Simple Summary In this study, a biologic tissue characteristic present in chronic pain
conditions—myofascial trigger points—was assessed in a sample of women with primary …

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity
following dry needling (DN) treatment, by using the sympathetic skin response (SSR) …

Objectives: To determine the effect of neurogenic acupoint dry cupping therapy on high
sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level, pain perception & intensity, and life impact of …

Objectives This study aims to evaluate the presence of myofascial trigger points (TrPs),
widespread pressure pain sensitivity, and mechanosensitivity of neural tissue in women with …

The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that dry needling is more effective than
sham dry needling in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). This was a …

Aims and objectives Musculoskeletal system has been found to be involved in genesis and
perpetuation of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and has strong evidences that up to 80% of …

Objective The current study aimed to investigate the remote effects of upper trapezius (UT)
Dry needling (DN) and ischemic pressure (IP) on the pain intensity and threshold of the …

Background. Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a multifactorial disorder comprising
structural and functional muscular abnormalities, a dysfunctional pain system, and …

Objectives To evaluate the effect of wet needling (related to acupuncture) and home
stretching exercises on myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in abdominal muscles for the …