Needle vs needle: which pain treatment wins for stubborn shoulder knots?
Symptom relief
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This study tests three treatments for myofascial pain in the upper trapezius muscle: dry needling alone, dry needling plus a lidocaine injection, and a sham needling plus lidocaine. All groups also do stretching exercises. Ninety adults aged 18–65 with active trigger points will …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Emre Ata, Assoc Prof • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC