The original principle was put forward by Travell and Simons (1999) and also researched by Lewit (1979)who emphasized that the needling effect is distinct from that of any injected substance.This type of therapy is based on the traditional reasoning of western medicine rather than the rationale of acupuncture despite.It may release tight muscle bands which are associated with trigger points and thus lead to decreased pain and often improved function.A treatment that involves a very thin needle (acupuncture needle) being pushed through the skin to stimulate a trigger point. Despite their common occurrence they often go undiagnosed by both physicians and physiotherapists which leads to chronic conditions.Painful trigger points are often referred to as myofascial pain syndrome – and are often seen in the arm and neck.Based on studies in the US 30-85% of patients presenting in primary care setting or pain clinic their source of pain was myofascial trigger points.When stimulated they often result in referred pain and a local twitch response.Trigger points are highly localized hyperirritable spots in a palpable, taut band of skeletal muscle fibres.This is a review of the available literature investigating myofascial trigger points and the use of needling.Įnjoy the read and please feel free to contact me at should you have any questions. Dry needling, does it work? Who is it used on and why? Should you be nervous if it is advised? Evidence for its use….
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