2025, Vol. 12, Issue 2, Part C

Background: Myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by the presence of activated myofascial trigger points (Nodules in skeletal muscles that are painful on palpation). IASTM is a technique that uses instrumentation to correct musculoskeletal disorders and promote soft tissue healing. Dry needling involves the insertion of thin needles, analogous to acupuncture, without any injection of substances. Dry needling is generally used to palliate colorful neuro- musculoskeletal pain treatment.

Aim of the study: To determine the effect of IASTM and DRY NEEDLING in Upper Back Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

Methodology: The patients was selected through inclusion and exclusion criteria and diagnosed with UBMPS by the Orthopedician. The patient named. And age of 20 and belongs from Delhi. He is student of Department of RIT, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences (FPS), (UPUMS). He is suffering from pain from more than 4weeks. After that he receives 2 sessions of Dry Needling and IASTM in the clinical lab of Department of Physiotherapy (FPS, UPUMS).

Results: Both groups showed significant improvement in pain levels, with a reduction in NPRS scores following the treatments. The overall pain reduction in the Dry Needling group (average reduction of 4 points) was slightly greater than that observed in the IASTM group (average reduction of 3 points).

Conclusion: This case study will provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of dry needling and IASTM in managing upper back MPS. Dry needling is more effective than IASTM in treating the Upper Back Myofascial Pain Syndrome. Dry needling has immediate effects in trigger point releasing and pain reduction.

Originality/value: Modified new interventional study to progress in treatment.