Dry needling for upper back muscle pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests if dry needling helps reduce shoulder pain caused by muscle knots in the upper back. It may be an option if you have not had recent back surgery or treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with upper back muscle pain linked to specific muscles in your shoulder blade area.
- Your shoulder pain is at least a 6 out of 10 on a standard pain scale.
- You can read and write.
- You have not had spinal surgery, skin issues on your back, or recent back treatments.
- You are not using steroids now or have used them in the last month.
- You can avoid taking certain pain medications during the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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