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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Ann Natl Acad Med Sci 2021; 57(04): 232-236
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1739035
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Effectiveness of Trigger Point Dry Needling on Lumbosacral Radiculopathy among Indian Homemakers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Pratik Gohil 
1   Department of Physiotherapy, Madhav University, Sirohi, Rajasthan, India
,
Girish Baldha
1   Department of Physiotherapy, Madhav University, Sirohi, Rajasthan, India
,
R. Arunachalam
2   College of Physiotherapy, Madhav University, Sirohi, Rajasthan, India
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Abstract

Background and Aim Lumbosacral radiculopathy is a typical disorder among people belonging to diverse populations. Myofascial trigger points are commonly located on the lumbar and pelvic girdle areas, which are known for aggravating pain in lumbar radiculopathy. This study was conducted to know the effectiveness of trigger point dry needling on lumbosacral radiculopathy among Indian homemakers in pain.

Methods One hundred subjects between the age group of 40 to 60 years clinically diagnosed with lumbosacral radiculopathy associated with myofascial trigger points were screened, and 40 subjects who matched the inclusion criteria were enrolled to study after ethical approval. Subjects were randomly allocated into group A (n = 20) (experimental/trigger point dry needling) and group B (n = 20 control/sham needle therapy) for five sessions in a week. Outcomes were measured using a numerical pain rating scale for pain.

Results The level of significance was determined by p < 0.05 at 95% confidence interval. Statistically, significant improvements were seen between the mean pre- and postscores of both the groups (p < 0.05). However, the reduction in mean pain scores was statistically more significant in group A (decrease by 65.7%) than group B (decrease by 14.1%).

Conclusion Trigger point dry needling on lumbosacral radiculopathy provided to group A was more effective than intervention provided to group B control study participants.

Keywords

Indian housemaker - lumbosacral radiculopathy - needle therapy - sciatica - trigger point dry needling


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Article published online:
26 October 2021

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