Dry Needling for Hamstring Strains in NFL and NHL Athletes

Hamstring strains remain one of the most common soft tissue injuries in both NFL and NHL athletes — often sidelining players for weeks or months. Dry needling for hamstring strains allows us to directly address the muscular dysfunction and prevent long-term compensation patterns that lead to reinjury.

Why Hamstrings Are Vulnerable:

  • Explosive sprinting

  • Acceleration/deceleration fatigue

  • Compensatory pelvic dysfunction

How Dry Needling Resolves Dysfunction:

  • Releases hypertonic trigger points

  • Restores motor pattern coordination

  • Reduces protective muscle guarding

  • Supports full ROM recovery

Who Benefits:

  • NFL skill positions (WR, CB, RB)

  • NHL sprint skaters

  • Track athletes

  • Soccer players

For advanced dry needling for hamstring recovery in San Jose, or integrated athletic rehab protocols, schedule your evaluation today

Aaron Lee