Why is deep needling important for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain?
Several studies have shown that better results are obtained through deep needling in comparison with superficial needling, especially in the long term follow-up. Deep needling generally means intramuscular, whereas superficial needling means subcutaneous. Other studies suggest that precise needling into the trigger point (or into the ahshi point) is necessary for the alleviation of musculoskeletal pain, whether the tender spot is located in the first muscular layer or in a deeper layer.
