12/09/2025
BREAKING: Dry Needling Instantly Heals Torn Achilles Tendons… 🤯💉
(Okay… we wish 😂 keep reading 👇)
We wish it were true — but you simply can’t heal a torn Achilles with dry needling.
A torn Achilles requires surgical repair, and for most athletes (like Daniel Jones this season), it’s a season-ending injury.
BUT here’s where dry needling does play a massive role: injury prevention + post-surgical rehab.
🔥 PREVENTION
Dry needling helps in two big ways:
• Tendinopathy treatment: Re-initiates a controlled, localized inflammatory response to kick-start healing.
• Neurological awareness: Needles create powerful sensory feedback, improving how the body “maps” and protects the area.
🔧 REHAB (After Surgery, With Proper Clearance)
Dry needling becomes a serious asset during the comeback:
1️⃣ Calf trigger points: As strength training ramps up, DN reduces tension + improves muscle function.
2️⃣ Scar tissue mobility: Once appropriate, DN helps break up adhesions and optimize collagen remodeling.
3️⃣ Direct tendon needling: Later in rehab, carefully applied DN can support tendon elasticity and remodeling of the repaired tissue.
Dry needling isn’t the magic fix — but when it’s paired with progressive loading and smart modalities, it becomes a game-changer in the Achilles rehab journey. 💥
🎓 Want to learn exactly how to pair dry needling with exercise and other modalities?
Check out our Master Dry Needling Online Masterclass — where we break it all down step-by-step.
*picture credit - Sports Illustrated*