Needles vs cups: which eases chronic muscle pain best?
Symptom relief
Completed
This study compares two common therapies—dry needling and cupping—for people with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition causing persistent muscle knots and pain. Participants receive either dry needling or cupping, and researchers measure changes in pain intensity, number of trig…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Turkish League Against Rheumatism • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC