This study aimed to compare interfascial block therapy with commonly used exercise therapy and conventional invasive dry needling therapy, and to evaluate its effectiveness and superiority. Another objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the short-term and long-term effectiveness of interfascial block, dry needling, and exercise therapies on pain, disability, and quality of life in patients with myofascial pain syndrome. In this respect, our study is important in terms of its contribution to the literature.
Myofascial pain in the upper trapezius muscle that has lasted for at least 3 months
VAS score of 4 or higher for the current pain
Clinically diagnosed with myofascial pain in the trapezius muscle
Ages 18 to 55
Having received interventional injections in the neck and shoulder area within the last 3 months
Having received physical therapy within the last 3 months
Having received regular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and myorelaxant treatment within the last month
History of surgery on the affected side (neck or shoulder)
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Lead sponsor
Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Sponsor institution