Comparison of Kinesio Taping, Dry Needling and Lidocain Injection Methods in Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by the presence of trigger points in muscles and fascia in various parts of the body. Due to the pain, it has negative effects on function, restricting movements and daily life activities. Several invasive and non-invasive methods with proven effectiveness are described in the management of myofascial pain syndrome. In this study, investigators aimed to compare the effect of kinesiotaping with dry needling and lidocaine injection treatment. İnvestigators hypothesized, that the effect of kinesiotaping have similar results compared to the invasiv treatment methods in the treatment of MPS. Sixty-six patients diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome in the upper trapezius were included in this retrospective study. Patients were divided into three groups. Twenty-two patients were randomly selected among patients who received kinesiotaping treatment (n:22). Twenty-two patients who received dry needling treatment (group 2) and 22 patients who received lidocaine injection treatment were randomly selected as controls. Patients were evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the Short Form (SF-36) scales, which were completed before and 3 weeks after the treatment.