Effects of dry needling compared to magnesium infiltration in trigger points for patients with myofascial pain syndrome: a randomized controlled study in Tunisia

Dry needling and magnesium infiltration were both effective in the short to medium term for reducing pain and enhancing quality of life in patients with myofascial pain syndrome. Although each treatment improved outcomes, neither demonstrated superior effectiveness. Both approaches remain viable therapeutic options. Further long-term studies are needed to clarify sustained benefits and guide clinical use (trial registration: PACTR202309751113430).