Dwyane Wade says he's scared of needles. Once again, though, they're helping him get ready for the playoffs.

Bothered by knee tendinitis, the Heat guard is utilizing acupuncture therapy to help relieve the pain. Wade missed 23 games with a dislocated left shoulder before returning last week, but as the postseason looms, it's the knee -- not the shoulder -- that's causing him the most angst.