I have had active trigger points for over 1 year. i found a therapy that ended the pain for 2 weeks, but some points never released. i matched the latent points on the other side wit lot of pain. is it tme to try dry needling? will this help long term?

Good option: Some trigger points sometimes need more physical therapy than others. Dry needling is a good option as well based on the results of other interventions. The use of muscle relaxers may be helpful and allow physical therapy be more effective. Discuss these possibilities with your physician.

No Guarantee: The only way to find out is to try it. Always make sure your practitioner is licensed and only uses sterile and approved techniques.

Acupuncture: Why not use acupuncture? Acupuncture with & without electrical stimulation is an excellent way to approach ashi (or trigger points). Gua sha (scrapping) really helps break down fibrotic bands. Acupuncture heals by breaking through obstructions of blood circulation, lymphatic drainage, electrical conduction & qi. It reduces both pain & inflammation.