Exploring Patient-specific treatment responses to dry needling versus kinesio taping in chronic neck pain: A step toward personalized rehabilitation

Abstract

One's ability to carry out everyday tasks and even the most fundamental responsibilities is substantially hindered when they suffer from chronic neck discomfort, which is a common musculoskeletal illness. Kinesio taping (also known as KT) and dry needling (also known as DN) are three of the most used conservative treatments. A more individualised approach is required, however, since different people may have varied responses to the many treatments that are available. In the context of treating individual patients who have chronic neck pain, the purpose of this research is to assess and contrast the clinical effectiveness, functional results, and subjective alleviation of DN and KT. In order to develop therapy options that are based on patient profiles, the purpose of the research is to determine response patterns and contributing variables such as age, gender, occupational demands, and duration of pain. It is possible that the results may pave the way for more personalised rehabilitation procedures, as opposed to just adhering to predetermined procedure patterns.