Clinical impact and relevance of dry needling site location in the management of chronic neck pain: a randomized controlled trial (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)

• Specific trigger point location improves pain reduction by 40% compared to non-specific sites.
• Functional disability (NDI) improves significantly more with targeted needling.
• Effects remain stable at 3-month follow-up.

"This randomized controlled trial investigates whether the specific location of dry needling sites makes a clinical difference in chronic neck pain. Results show that precise placement compared to non-specific sites leads to significantly better pain reduction and functional improvements. The study emphasizes the importance of accurate trigger point diagnosis for therapy success."