12/19/2025
With TJ Watts unfortunate recent pneumothorax due to dry needling, we wanted to repost an article we reviewed earlier this year regarding the risk for pnueumothorax. If you want to learn more comment “RELEVANT” for a link to the full YouTube video.
The honest reality is that pneumothorax’s can happen, but they are extremely rare given the actual frequency of needling treatments being provided and the risk is extremely low with a highly trained, safety-forward provider.
As a provider who can needle— make sure you seek out a needling company that has specific safety protocols (especially around the trunk) that allow you to keep your patients safe and healthy.