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I ruptured my achilles last June and had surgical repair. During physio I have received multiple sessions of dry needling, which is what you are describing. Its a western medicines approach to accupuncture, slightly larger gage needles, sometimes electric current, and the needles are usually manipulated not just inserted. Jabbed around a bunch into the tense muscle bind. And I'll be damned if it isn't hugely effective. Not a one shot fix, but restores some mobility and feeling to tight muscles, loosens up every time a perceptible amount.
Ouch.... Yes to that, that is pretty much what she did, and the manipulation was not pleasant. Sorry to hear about your achilles, that is a fear of mine, I always worry it's gonna go - so stiff.. Im still feeling most of the needle spots she hit a day after. Let's just say I am keeping an open mind !

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