Dry needling uses thin needles inserted into or around pain points to stimulate muscles, which causes them to contract. It’s used to relieve pain, reduce muscle tightness, and increase blood flow. It’s possible that the Steelers’ treatment staff went a little too deep and caused the injury, though the exact details haven’t been revealed yet.
The Steelers enter the game against the Dolphins fighting for their playoff lives at 7-6 on the year. Watt won’t be on the field. We’ll update this story as it develops.
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