MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME

Myofascial pain syndrome is common but hard to diagnose accurately. This completed study tested several imaging and electrical measurement tools—like ultrasound and muscle activity sensors—to find objective signs of the condition. Researchers studied 96 adults to see if these too…

This completed study tested whether a nerve block (erector spinae plane block) works better than standard trigger point injections for easing myofascial back pain. 60 adults with myofascial pain syndrome received one of the two procedures. Researchers measured pain levels using a…

This study tested two types of injections for people with long-lasting neck pain caused by muscle knots that didn't get better with usual treatments. 96 adults received either a dextrose solution or a lidocaine-saltwater mix injected between layers of tissue under ultrasound guid…

This study looked at whether adding manual therapy (spinal manipulation) to Pilates helps people with non-specific spinal problems feel better and move more easily. 43 adults were split into two groups: one did only Pilates, the other did Pilates plus manual therapy for 8 session…

This study compared two treatments for myofascial pain syndrome in the upper trapezius muscle: focused shockwave therapy and dry needling. Fifty-three adults with chronic shoulder pain received either three weekly shockwave sessions or dry needling. Researchers measured pain leve…

This study tested two dry needling techniques—superficial and deep—guided by ultrasound for people with upper trapezius muscle pain. 80 adults aged 20-50 with myofascial pain syndrome received a single session. Researchers measured pain, neck disability, and quality of life to se…

This study tested two different low-level laser wavelengths (635nm and 980nm) to see if they could reduce pain and improve jaw function in people with myofascial pain syndrome of the jaw. Thirty participants received laser treatment twice a week for five weeks. The main goal was …

This study looked at whether deep tissue massage can reduce pain, improve neck movement, and boost quality of life in people with myofascial pain syndrome. Eighty adults with at least one active trigger point and neck pain for three months or more took part. Researchers measured …

This study looked at 80 people with muscle pain to see if genetics can predict which treatment works best. Participants received laser, ultrasound, or sugar-water injections. Researchers analyzed blood and urine to find markers that could guide personalized pain care in the futur…

This completed observational study looked at 110 breast cancer patients to see if arm swelling (lymphedema) is linked to a specific type of muscle pain called myofascial pain syndrome. Researchers examined trigger points in key muscles and measured pain thresholds. The goal was t…