Effects of Dry Needling on Spinal Mobility and Trigger Points in Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome.

Effects of Dry Needling on Posture, Spinal Mobility and Trigger Points on Spinal Muscles in Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome.

This study evaluates the effect of Dry Needling on Spinal Mobility and Trigger Points in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome.

Dry Needling is a skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments. Dry needling (DN) is a technique used to treat dysfunctions in skeletal muscle, fascia, and connective tissue, and, diminish persistent peripheral nociceptive input, and reduce or restore impairments of body structure and function leading to improved activity and participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Fibromyalgia syndrome diagnosis.
• Aged from 18 to 65 years.
• No regular physical activity.
• Limitation of usual activities due to pain on at least 1 day in the previous 30 days.
• Agreement to attend evening therapy sessions.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe physical disability.
• Comorbid conditions (eg, morbid obesity, inflammatory diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis).
• Uncontrolled endocrine disorders (eg, hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, diabetes).
• Malignancy.
• Psychiatric.
• Illnesses (eg, schizophrenia or substance abuse).
• Medication usage other than as-needed analgesics (excluding long-term narcotics).
• History of surgery.
• History of whiplash injury.
• Presence of a score >9 points in the Beck Depression Inventory.