J Tradit Chin Med
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Review Meta Analysis
Effectiveness of dry needling on reducing pain intensity in patients with myofascial pain syndrome: a Meta-analysis.
To summarize the literature about the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) on relieving pain and increasing range of motion (ROM) in individuals with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). ⋯ DN was less effective on decreasing pain comparing to the placebo group. Other treatments were more effective than DN on reducing pain after 3-4 weeks. However, on increasing ROM, DN was more effective comparing to that of placebo group, but less than other treatments.