Journal of bodywork and movement therapies
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Review Meta Analysis
The effect of dry needling for myofascial trigger points in the neck and shoulders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
and purpose: The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis is to determine the effect of dry needling in the treatment of MTrPs. ⋯ Although not significant in the meta-analyses, there were interesting patterns favoring lidocaine immediately after treatment and dry needling at three to six months.