Myofascial trigger points therapy increases neck mobility and reduces headache pain in migraine patients – pilot study.

Authors: Olesiejuk, Maciej¹ (AUTHOR) maciej.olesiejuk@awf.edu.pl, Chalimoniuk, Małgorzata¹ (AUTHOR) m.chalimoniuk@awf.edu.pl, Sacewicz, Tomasz¹ (AUTHOR) tomasz.sacewicz@awf.edu.pl

Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2/1/2025, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p1-13. 13p.

Subject Terms: *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *CALCITONIN gene-related peptide, *MIGRAINE aura, *TRAPEZIUS muscle, *NECK muscles

Efficacy and safety of low-intensity ultrasound therapy for myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Authors: Li, Xize^1,2 (AUTHOR), Lin, Yijun^1,2 (AUTHOR), He, Peijue^1,2 (AUTHOR), Wang, Qian^1,2 (AUTHOR) wangqianwind@163.com

Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 12/23/2024, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p1-14. 14p.

Subject Terms: *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *ULTRASONIC therapy, *PAIN threshold, *PHYSICAL mobility, *ULTRASONIC imaging

Pelvic myofascial pain is associated with restriction of sexual activity in women with pelvic pain: a cross-sectional study.

Authors: Till, Sara R.¹ tillsa@med.umich.edu, Schrepf, Andrew², As-Sanie, Sawsan¹

Source: Sexual Health (14485028). 2024, Vol. 21 Issue 5, p1-9. 9p.

Effects of platelet-rich plasma injection on electrical activity and biomechanics of the erector spinae muscles in lumbar myofascial pain syndrome.

Authors: Li, Na^1,2,3 (AUTHOR), Wang, Qian⁴ (AUTHOR), Ai, Shaolong⁴ (AUTHOR), He, Hongchen⁴ (AUTHOR), He, Jiayuan^1,2,3 (AUTHOR), Jiang, Ning^1,2,3 (AUTHOR) jiangning21@wchscu.cn

Source: Scientific Reports. 9/18/2024, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p1-12. 12p.

Subject Terms: *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *FEATURE extraction, *DYNAMIC stiffness, *PLATELET-rich plasma, *LUMBAR pain

Relationship of myofascial trigger points with related disability, anxiety, and depression in patients with migraine headaches.

Authors: Rezaee, Hesan¹ (AUTHOR), Behkar, Atefeh^2,3 (AUTHOR), Tafakhori, Abbas³ (AUTHOR), Zardoui, Arshia¹ (AUTHOR), Farahmand, Ghasem³ (AUTHOR), Ranji, Sara³ (AUTHOR) sara.ranji.64@gmail.com

Source: Head & Face Medicine. 9/5/2024, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p1-8. 8p.

Subject Terms: *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *MEDICAL personnel, *INDIVIDUALIZED medicine, *MENTAL depression, *MIGRAINE

The effect of physical therapy integrated with pharmacotherapy on tension-type headache and migraine in children and adolescents.

Authors: Adachi, Katsuhiro^1,2 (AUTHOR), Sakai, Naoto^1,2 (AUTHOR) nsakaineurosurg@gmail.com, Kimpara, Kazuhiro² (AUTHOR), Arizono, Shinichi² (AUTHOR)

Source: BMC Neurology. 9/4/2024, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p1-15. 15p.

Subject Terms: *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *PEDIATRIC therapy, *NEUROLOGICAL disorders, *MIGRAINE, *CHILD patients

Effects of acupuncture at myofascial trigger points combined with sling exercise therapy on clinical recovery and cervical spine biomechanics in patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy.

Authors: Xu, Benlei¹ (AUTHOR) Xubenlei7783@163.com, Wu, Miaozhu² (AUTHOR), Yang, Yuanle¹ (AUTHOR), Wu, Jiamin³ (AUTHOR), Chen, Luyang³ (AUTHOR), Tan, Wotao³ (AUTHOR)

Source: International Journal of Neuroscience. Sep2024, Vol. 134 Issue 9, p1019-1025. 7p.

Subject Terms: *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *CERVICAL vertebrae, *MEDICAL slings, *EXERCISE therapy, *SPONDYLOSIS

Sex-Based Differences in Pressure Pain Thresholds of Myofascial Trigger Points in Cervical and Cranial Muscles in Tension-Type Headache: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Authors: Monti-Ballano, Sofía¹ (AUTHOR) smonti@unizar.es, Lucha-López, María Orosia¹ (AUTHOR) orolucha@unizar.es, Hidalgo-García, César¹ (AUTHOR) orolucha@unizar.es, Ferrández-Laliena, Loreto¹ (AUTHOR), Vicente-Pina, Lucía¹ (AUTHOR), Sánchez-Rodríguez, Rocío¹ (AUTHOR), Tricás-Vidal, Héctor José¹ (AUTHOR), Tricás-Moreno, José Miguel¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: Symmetry (20738994). Aug2024, Vol. 16 Issue 8, p1087. 10p.

Subject Terms: *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *PRIMARY headache disorders, *PAIN threshold, *TRAPEZIUS muscle, *TEMPORALIS muscle, *SYMPTOMS, *MASSETER muscle

Clinical Conditions Targeted by OnabotulinumtoxinA in Different Ways in Medicine.

Authors: Onan, Dilara¹ (AUTHOR) dilara.onan@yobu.edu.tr, Farham, Fatemeh² (AUTHOR) farhamf3@mums.ac.ir, Martelletti, Paolo³ (AUTHOR) paolo.martelletti@unitelmasapienza.it

Source: Toxins. Jul2024, Vol. 16 Issue 7, p309. 15p.

Subject Terms: *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *NEUROLOGICAL disorders, *TRIGEMINAL neuralgia, *SUBSTANCE P, *JOINT diseases

Comparison of the Efficacy of Laser and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Patients with Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

Authors: Özyiğit, Elif¹ dr.elifoz16@gmail.com, Erdal, Akın²

Source: Archives of Basic & Clinical Research. May2024, Vol. 6 Issue 2, p107-113. 7p.

Subject Terms: *LASER therapy, *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *STATISTICAL significance, *STRETCH (Physiology), *BECK Depression Inventory, *PAIN threshold, *PATIENTS

Association between smartphone addiction and myofascial trigger points.

Authors: Yaşarer, Özden^1,2 (AUTHOR) ozdenyasarer@gmail.com, Mete, Emel³ (AUTHOR), Kaygusuz Benli, Reyhan⁴ (AUTHOR), Kılıç, Berivan Beril² (AUTHOR), Doğan, Halis⁵ (AUTHOR), Sarı, Zübeyir⁶ (AUTHOR)

Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 4/1/2024, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p1-9. 9p.

Subject Terms: *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *SMARTPHONES, *CONSCIOUSNESS raising, *ADDICTIONS, *HEALTH programs

Immediate effects of 850 nm Diode Laser on patients with Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome: a Randomized-controlled trial.

Authors: Zahreldin Ali, Ahmed Ali¹ ahmed_zahreldin@stud.cu.edu.eg, ElBasiouny, Mahmoud S.², Morsy, Mona Ibrahim³, Abouamra, Hagar S.⁴, Elshennawy, Shorouk^5,6

Source: Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science. Apr2024, Vol. 23 Issue 2, p337-344. 8p.

Subject Terms: *NECK pain, *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *PHOTOBIOMODULATION therapy, *SEMICONDUCTOR lasers, *PHYSICAL therapy, *PAIN management

Pictorial Essay on Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Paraspinal Muscles for Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

Authors: Hung, Chen-Yu¹ (AUTHOR) chenyu810@gmail.com, Wang, Bow² (AUTHOR) wangbow1227@gmail.com, Chang, Hsiang-Chi^3,4 (AUTHOR) sss19801041@gmail.com, Wu, Wei-Ting^1,5 (AUTHOR) wwtaustin@yahoo.com.tw, Liu, Ping-Tang⁶ (AUTHOR) morgan0831mm@yahoo.com.tw, Chang, Ke-Vin^1,5,7 (AUTHOR) kvchang011@gmail.com, Su, Daniel Chiung-Jui⁸ (AUTHOR) lovedaniel@gmail.com, Mezian, Kamal⁹ (AUTHOR) kamal.mezian@gmail.com, Ricci, Vincenzo¹⁰ (AUTHOR) vincenzo.ricci58@gmail.com, Özçakar, Levent¹¹ (AUTHOR) lozcakar@yahoo.com

Source: Life (2075-1729). Apr2024, Vol. 14 Issue 4, p499. 29p.

Subject Terms: *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *MAGNETIC resonance imaging, *MYALGIA, *ULTRASONIC imaging, *LUMBAR vertebrae, *CERVICAL vertebrae

Combination of Manual Therapy and Dry Needling Effectively Improves Acute Neck Pain and Muscular Tone and Stiffness in Combat Sports Athletes: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Authors: Kużdzał, Adrian¹, kuzdzal.a@gmail.com, Clemente, Filipe Manuel^2,3,4, filipe.clemente5@gmail.com, Klich, Sebastian⁵, sebastian.klich@awf.wroc.pl, Kawczyński, Adam², kawczynski.a@gmail.com, Trybulski, Robert^6,7, rtrybulski.provita@gmail.com

Source: Journal of Sports Science & Medicine; Dec2024, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p852-862, 11p

Reliability of muscle stiffness measures in popliteus, medial and lateral gastrocnemius muscles by ultrasound shear wave elastography in participants with knee osteoarthritis accompanied by myofascial trigger points.

Authors: Shams, Mohsen¹ (AUTHOR), Karimi, Noureddin¹ (AUTHOR) karimi@uswr.ac.ir, Vahedi, Mohsen² (AUTHOR), Hakim, Peyman Kamali³ (AUTHOR), Zeinalkhani, Fahimeh³ (AUTHOR), Rahnama, Leila⁴ (AUTHOR)

Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 3/19/2024, Vol. 25 Issue 1, p1-8. 8p.

Subject Terms: *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *KNEE osteoarthritis, *SKELETAL muscle, *SHEAR waves, *ELASTOGRAPHY

The effectiveness of deep tissue massage on pain, trigger point, disability, range of motion and quality of life in individuals with myofascial pain syndrome.

Authors: Bingölbali, Ömer¹ (AUTHOR) o.bingolbali@alparslan.edu.tr, Taşkaya, Cengiz¹ (AUTHOR), Alkan, Halil² (AUTHOR), Altındağ, Özlem³ (AUTHOR)

Source: Somatosensory & Motor Research. Mar2024, Vol. 41 Issue 1, p11-17. 7p.

Subject Terms: *NECK pain, *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *RANGE of motion of joints, *QUALITY of life, *MASSAGE, *GROUP extensions (Mathematics), *PEOPLE with disabilities

Effects of Different Taping Techniques in Individuals with Myofascial Pain Syndrome with a Trigger Point in the Trapezius Muscle: A Sham-controlled Randomized Study.

Alternate Title: Trapezius Kasında Tetik Noktalı Miyofasyal Ağrı Sendromu Olan Bireylerde Farklı Bantlama Tekniklerinin Etkileri.

Authors: KARDES, Kubra^1,2 kubra.koce@istinye.edu.tr, VAN DER VEER, Pinar^1,2, TUTUNEKEN, Yunus Emre^1,2, AYKAC, Hale Nur³, ARSLAN, Esra⁴, AKSOY, Aysenur¹, BURAN CIRAK, Yasemin¹

Source: Medeniyet Medical Journal. Mar2024, Vol. 39 Issue 1, p39-48. 10p.

Subject Terms: *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *TRAPEZIUS muscle, *TAPING & strapping, *RANGE of motion of joints, *GRIP strength

Assessment of the Performance of Ultrasonography for Detecting Myofascial Trigger Points.

Authors: Chen, Han-Yu¹ (AUTHOR) hychen99@hk.edu.tw, Hong, Chang-Zern² (AUTHOR) johnczhong.john@gmail.com, Hsieh, Yueh-Ling³ (AUTHOR) sherrie@mail.cmu.edu.tw

Source: Sensors (14248220). Feb2024, Vol. 24 Issue 3, p718. 9p.

Subject Terms: *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *ULTRASONIC imaging, *GRAYSCALE model, *MASSETER muscle

Myofascial Trigger Points: Understanding, Diagnosis, Management and Treatment. Pelvic pain symptoms.

Authors: Hurt, Karel¹ karel.hurt@lf1.cuni.cz, Krajcova, Aneta², Zahalka, Frantisek³

Source: Actual Gynecology & Obstetrics / Aktuální Gynekologie a Porodnictví. 2024, Vol. 16, p53-58. 6p.

Subject Terms: *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *PELVIC pain, *CHRONIC pain, *HEALING, *DRY needling, *PELVIC floor, *PATHOLOGICAL physiology

Impact of Two Different High-power Pain Threshold Static Ultrasound Techniques on Myofascial Trigger Points: A Pilot Study.

Authors: SINGH, ANAND KUMAR¹, ALI, KAMRAN² k.alisportsphysio@gmail.com

Source: Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. Jan2024, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p4-9. 6p.

Subject Terms: *PAIN threshold, *MYOFASCIAL pain syndromes, *TRAPEZIUS muscle, *TWO-way analysis of variance, *ULTRASONIC imaging, *NECK pain

Geographic Terms: HARYANA (India), INDIA