Myofascial pain syndrome is a pain condition characterized by the presence of trigger
points. Current evidence, mostly experimental studies, clearly supports a role of trigger …

Acupuncture has been increasingly used as an integrative or complementary therapy for
pain. It is well-tolerated with little risk of serious adverse effects. Traditional acupuncture and …

Chronic neck pain attributed to a myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by the presence
of muscle contractures referred to as myofascial trigger points. In this randomized, parallel …

Background: In this randomized, double-blind, parallel-group trial, we aimed to explore the
effectiveness of trigger point dry needling in patients with chronic tension-type headache in …

Background Headache is the medical problem most commonly observed by neurologists.
Non-pharmacological treatments are commonly demanded by individuals with headaches …

Background: Neck pain is a frequent complaint in office workers. This pain can be caused by
myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the trapezius muscle. This study aimed to determine the …

Objective Dry needling is a treatment technique used by clinicians to relieve symptoms in
patients with tension-type headache (TTH), cervicogenic headache (CGH), or migraine. This …

The present review summarized the current advances and novel research on minimal
invasive techniques for musculoskeletal disorders. Different invasive approaches were …

Muscle nociception is mainly characterized by local tenderness and referred pain. The
neurophysiological basis of muscle pain supports a role of sensitization mechanisms. From …

Headache is the clinical syndrome most commonly observed by neurologists in daily
practice. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments are commonly used for the …