Shockwave or needles? new study tackles stubborn neck pain
NCT ID NCT07397039
First seen Feb 16, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tested two treatments for myofascial pain syndrome in the upper neck muscle: focused shockwave therapy and dry needling. 53 adults with this muscle pain were randomly assigned to one of the treatments. The goal was to see which works better for reducing pain and improving neck function.
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Ramathibodi Hospital
Bangkok, 10400, Thailand
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