The evidence on dry needling is wildly conflicting.
It has been labelled as everything from a miracle to a scam.
So, how is it possible that one study can show superior results while another shows zero effect?
We went on a Research Quest to uncover the truth.
Reference:
Ware JW, Venere K, Miller SA, Freeman H, Scalzitti DA, Hoogeboom T. A Systematic Appraisal of Conflicts of Interest and Researcher Allegiance in Clinical Studies of Dry Needling for Musculoskeletal Pain Disorders. Phys Ther. 2023 Jun 5;103(6):pzad023. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzad023. PMID: 37384639.