Table 4 Comparing all variables of both groups after treatment
Wet needing | Dry needling | Paired t test | P values | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trigger point PS of 0–3 | |||||
Median (IQR) | 1 (0–2) | 1 (0–2) | 0.035 | 0.723 | |
Range | 0.0–2.0 | 0.0–2.0 | |||
VAS pain of 0–10 | 2.8 ± 1.1 (0.0–4.0) | 6.12 ± 2.94 (0.5–9.8) | 3.664 | 0.001* | |
Patient discomfort | 4 (20.0%) | 12 (60.0%) | 6.667 | 0.009* | |
Burning sensation | 8 (40.0%) | 0 (0.0%) | 10.00 | 0.002* | |
Patient satisfaction | Satisfied | 15 (75%) | 8 (40%) | 10.00 | 0.002* |
Unsatisfied | 5 (25%) | 12 (60%) | |||