The aim of this study is to compare the effects of superficial and deep dry needling techniques, guided by ultrasound, on pain, disability, functional impairment, and quality of life in patients diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome of the upper trapezius muscle.
Who can participate
Age range20 Years – 50 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Diagnosis of MPS in the upper trapezius muscle in accordance with criteria defined by Travell and Simons
✓. Ages between 20 and 50 years
✓. No treatment, including injections, dry needling, and physical methods, applied to the cervical region in the last three months
Exclusion criteria
✕. Bleeding Tendency
✕. History of Neck and Shoulder Trauma
✕. Other Conditions Affecting Neck and Shoulder Pain: including malignancy, infection, rheumatic diseases, degenerative joint disease, fibromyalgia, cervical radiculopathy, neuropathy, myelopathy, myopathy, adhesive capsulitis, etc.
✕. Cases Where Evaluation Could Not Be Completed for Any Reason
✕. Patients Who Refuse to Complete the Evaluations