Why More Athletes Are Choosing Dry Needling Over Traditional Acupuncture

At the highest levels of sport, precision matters. That’s why more athletes are turning to dry needling as their go-to tool for muscle recovery and injury rehab.

Unlike traditional acupuncture, dry needling targets trigger points deep in the muscle to release tightness, reduce pain, and restore function faster. At Box Acupuncture, we don’t just offer dry needling—we integrate it into our proprietary B.O.X. Method™, blending it with cupping, red light therapy, and acupuncture for a complete recovery plan.

We’re proud to be in-network with Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, and Sutter Health. If you're an athlete recovering from overuse injuries, sports hernias, or post-op rehab, we coordinate care with CorVel, Intercare, Innovative Claim Solutions, and InterMed to ensure smooth, insurance-supported recovery.