One way of Needling the Trapezius
Don't forget about or neglect to use dry needling, as it is a great modality and has been shown, in sone studies, to be as effective as deep dry needling (1-3)!
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Keep on needling : )
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1. Baldry P1. Superficial versus deep dry needling. Acupunct Med. 2002 Aug;20(2-3):78-81.
2. Edwards J, Knowles N. Superficial dry needling and active stretching in the treatment of myofascial pain--a randomised controlled trial. Acupunct Med. 2003 Sep;21(3):80-6.
3. Macdonald AJ, Macrae KD, Master BR, Rubin AP. Superficial acupuncture in the relief of chronic low back pain. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 1983;65(1):44-6.
