MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME

This study looked at two treatments for myofascial pain syndrome in the upper neck muscle: focused shockwave therapy and dry needling. 53 adults with this muscle pain took part. The goal was to see which treatment better reduces pain and improves neck function. Both are common op…

This study looked at whether deep tissue massage can help people with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition that causes muscle pain and tender knots called trigger points. Researchers measured pain, neck movement, disability, and quality of life in 80 adults over 4 weeks. The goa…

This study tested two different laser lights (980nm and 635nm) to see if they could reduce pain in people with jaw muscle pain. Thirty adults received 10 laser sessions over 5 weeks. The researchers measured pain levels and how wide the mouth could open before and after treatment…

This study tested two types of injections for people with long-term neck pain caused by hard-to-treat muscle knots in the upper back. 96 adults received either a lidocaine-saline mix or a dextrose (sugar water) solution, plus home exercises. Researchers measured pain, neck moveme…

This study tested two dry needling methods (superficial vs. deep) guided by ultrasound in 80 adults with upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome. The goal was to see which technique better reduces pain, disability, and improves quality of life. Participants had no other neck tre…

This study involved 96 adults with and without myofascial pain syndrome to test new imaging methods that look at muscles, connective tissue, and blood flow. The goal was to find measurable signs of the condition that could help doctors diagnose it more accurately and choose the b…

This 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 measured tender spots in the muscles and compared pain levels between affected and unaffected arms. The goa…