re: Is there any legit science supporting dry needle physical therapy?

Regardless of what “science” says, it works and works well, especially if the problem is muscular. My father in law, Ricky Lane, brought it down to the South and has taught everyone who has taught everyone else essentially. He’s the guy that administers it to all of the LSU athletes. I’ve had it done by another person before and it was not very effective at all. He still works part time for BRPT Lake if you can schedule him I’d recommend it.
Where it’s most effective is areas that cannot be massaged, but is the source of the problem, like the top of a hammy, which is buried underneath 2-3 inches of glute muscle and fat. I remember in 2011 he kept Spencer Ware healthy the whole season working on his hammy’s regularly.