Dry Needling in San Diego: A Sports Acupuncture Approach

By Angela Draper on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 in Angela Draper Acupuncture No Comments

Dry needling is having a moment—but the technique itself has been used for thousands of years. What many people think of as a modern treatment is actually a time-tested acupuncture approach using Ashi (trigger) points and, more recently, motor points to relieve muscle tension, reduce pain, and restore healthy movement.

By combining dry needling with orthopedic acupuncture, Dr. Angela Draper goes beyond trigger points—addressing the muscles, joints, nerves, connective tissue, and movement patterns behind pain, injury, and performance limitations.