Selected needling techniques in pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders: a narrative review.
Selected needling techniques in pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders: a narrative review.

Summary/Abstract: Background: Therapies involving various needling techniques are becoming more common treatmentmethodsfor musculoskeletal disorders.Aim of the study: To review the most commonly used needling techniques and their effect on the level ofpain and functional status of patients with selected musculoskeletal disorders, i.e., lower back pain, uppertrapezius muscle (UT ) pain, cervicogenic headaches, myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), and chronic pain localizedto the knee joint.Material and methods: A review of the academic literature was conducted between December 2021 andJanuary 2022. The needle therapy methods used in the treatment of pain ailments were selected based onpublications available in recognized on-line medical databases (Web of Science, PubMed, Medline, PE Dro)and are applied in everyday clinical practice. The following search terms were used: “needling”; “acupuncture”;“injections”; and “musculoskeletal disorders”. The analysis focused on the characteristics of the materials andmethods, results and conclusions sections of the publications.Conclusions: This literature review demonstrated that the use of needle therapy is effective in selected musculoskeletaldisorders. Various techniques of dry needling, acupuncture, and intra-lesional injections can effectivelyreduce pain and improve functional ability. This study can guide therapists in selecting the mostsuitable treatment for patients dealing with pain or limited physical functionality.

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