Half of injured runners never seek any care. A New York clinic that combines traditional acupuncture with dry needling explains what treatment involves and when runners should come in.
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Research on first-time New York City Marathon runners found that 9.5% sustained major injuries preventing them from starting or finishing the race, and another 49.2% reported minor injuries that interfered with training or race performance.
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