So glad you found out about trigger points and dry-needling. It has really been the most effective form of treatment I've had so far. My PT has also helped me learn about things I can do at home to prevent from further-agitating those trigger points, and I've been able to make some simple lifestyle changes in order to help myself. Even things as simple as the way we sit, pick up objects, or even the way we bend our arms when using them can influence trigger points. I've also learned how to "listen" more to my body when it comes to pain. Dry-needling has actually taught me how to map how pain travels in my body. For instance, if my fingers are going numb, I know it's likely coming from my lower neck or my "upper trap" as my PT calls it. If I take tension off of that area and apply ice, I can usually get the numbness to subside in a few minutes. So, eventhough I may not have found a fix-all for my issues, just the knowledge of how to treat myself and know my pain better has made a big difference in my quality of life.