Effectiveness of Dry Needling Adjuvant to Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Versus Trigger Point Injection for Pain Management in Fibromyalgia

Dry Needling Versus Trigger Point Injection in Fibromyalgia

Authors

  • Masooma Farid Physiotherapist, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, The Superior University, Lahore,
  • Waqas Ashraf Chaudhary Assistant Professor, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Iqra Ikram Head of Department, Department of Physical Therapy, Amna Inayat Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Momna Farid Medical Official, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Abdullah Hamza Masood Physiotherapist, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Samara Shaukat Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Rafia Imtiaz Lecturer, Government College University, Faisalabad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1595

Keywords:

Dry Needling, Fibromyalgia, Pain Management, Randomized Controlled Trial, Trigger Point Injection

Abstract

Background: Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and mood disturbances. Management often involves pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, but optimal treatment strategies remain unclear.
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of dry needling combined with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) versus trigger point injections for pain management in fibromyalgia patients.
Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 42 fibromyalgia patients. Participants were randomly assigned to Group A (dry needling with SSRIs) or Group B (trigger point injections). Pain, depression, and fibromyalgia impact were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ). Data were collected at baseline and after 8 weeks, and analyzed using SPSS 25. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.
Results: Group A showed greater reductions in pain (VAS: 5.3 ± 0.4 vs. 6.2 ± 0.2, p = 0.045), depression (BDI: 18.5 ± 2.1 vs. 20.5 ± 1.0, p = 0.001), and fibromyalgia impact (FIQ: 38.5 ± 3.2 vs. 44.0 ± 2.5, p = 0.003) compared to Group B.
Conclusion: Dry needling combined with SSRIs is more effective than trigger point injections in managing pain, depression, and overall symptoms in fibromyalgia patients.

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2024-09-29

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Masooma Farid, Waqas Ashraf Chaudhary, Iqra Ikram, Momna Farid, Muhammad Abdullah Hamza Masood, Samara Shaukat, & Rafia Imtiaz. (2024). Effectiveness of Dry Needling Adjuvant to Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Versus Trigger Point Injection for Pain Management in Fibromyalgia: Dry Needling Versus Trigger Point Injection in Fibromyalgia. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(3), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i3.1595

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