"Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt had successful surgery Thursday to repair a partially collapsed lung that he sustained after a dry needling session at the team practice facility on Wednesday, brother J.J. Watt said in a statement posted to social media. T.J. Watt's recovery timeline is still to be determined, his brother said, and he's set to be released from the hospital Thursday afternoon. "He and his family are very appreciative of everyone's kind words and well wishes," J.J. Watt said in the statement."
"According to the Cleveland Clinic, dry needling is a treatment used for "pain and movement issues associated with myofascial trigger points." To perform this treatment, providers typically insert thin needles "into or near your trigger points to stimulate muscles, which causes them to contract or twitch and helps to relieve pain and improve range of motion." Watt was hospitalized Wednesday after receiving treatment at the facility on the Steelers day off, and he remained there Thursday for imaging and tests before the surgery."
T.J. Watt underwent successful surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung sustained after a dry needling session at the team practice facility. The recovery timeline remains undetermined, and he is expected to be released from the hospital Thursday afternoon. The Cleveland Clinic describes dry needling as inserting thin needles into or near trigger points to stimulate muscles and relieve pain. Watt was hospitalized Wednesday and remained for imaging and tests before surgery. The NFL Players Association has been in contact with Watt and his representation. Watt had played 68 defensive snaps in the recent win and has recorded seven sacks and three forced fumbles this season.
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