[Monkeydad]

Helu had some kind of procedure done. Never heard of "dry-needling" before.

Acupuncture?

Roy Helu - Washington Redskins - 2013 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

Helu Jr.’s Health Makes Football Fun Again

Helu Jr. attributed his series of leg injuries in the NFL to tight muscles in his lower body.


Following a regimen known as dry needling, he was able to release some of the tension known as trigger points, which in turn relaxed and strengthened his muscles.


“I’ve seen great results from that,” he said. “I still have time to recover over these next few weeks. I still need more motion in the toe, but to be out there doing my job is fun.”


During OTAs and minicamp, Helu Jr. practiced with teammates for the first time since September and said that he felt physically and psychologically refreshed.


“I feel good. I feel I’ve gotten to the point that I can compete at a high level, and I’m thankful for that,” he said. “I’m out there running a lot of plays without pain. I guess that’s the best measurement.”

He also credited faith and family for helping him find perspective during the rehab process.