Quantitative evaluation of therapeutic effect of silver needle thermal conduction therapy on myofascial trigger point.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In clinical practice, silver needle thermal conduction therapy has a definite effect on myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). However, there is a lack of objective evidence to evaluate the efficacy of this therapy. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of silver needle thermal conduction therapy on MPS rats by objective therapeutic index.

Methods

MPS model was established by blunt strick combined with centrifugal running training. MPS rats were divided into model and treatment groups, with a synchronized control group. The model group received no treatment, whereas the treatment group underwent silver needle thermal conduction therapy. The T2 value and stiffness values were evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging and sound touch elastography. The ultrastructure o

SUBMITTER: Qin Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12410818 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature