Dry Needling Therapy Wantirna South
Muscle knots holding you back? Dry needling releases tension and gets you moving again.
What is Dry Needling?
Fine needles are placed into tight muscle knots (trigger points) to help them release, easing pain and stiffness.
Not acupuncture: acupuncture follows traditional Chinese medicine. Dry needling targets specific tight spots in the muscle.
What are the benefits of dry needling?
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Pain relief
Releasing tight muscle knots eases muscular pain at its source, so everyday movement feels easier.
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Better mobility
Freeing up tight muscles helps your joints move through their full range again.
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Faster recovery
Less muscle tension means you can get back to training and daily activities sooner.
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Train stronger
With tight spots released, your muscles can work properly so you train and perform at your best.
What can dry needling help with?
✓ Neck and back pain
✓ Tension headaches
✓ Shoulder pain
✓ Muscle strains and sprains
✓ Tight hips and glutes
✓ Postural pain
✓ Sports and gym injuries
✓ Ongoing (chronic) muscle pain
How it works
Your practitioner first assesses where the pain is coming from. Fine, sterile needles are then placed into tight spots in the muscle. You may feel a brief twitch as the muscle releases.
Assess: find the tight spots causing pain
Needle: fine needles placed into those spots
Release: the muscle relaxes and lets go
Review: track progress and adjust your plan
Ready to move without pain?
Tight muscles, headaches or a training niggle that won’t settle? Book a dry needling session in Wantirna South and get back to what you love.
Dry needling FAQs
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Acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine. Dry needling is based on anatomy: we place fine needles into specific tight spots (trigger points) in the muscle to help them release.
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Most people feel little more than a small pinch. You may feel a brief twitch or deep ache as the muscle releases, and some mild soreness for a day or two afterwards.
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It depends on what you’re dealing with. Many people notice a difference within a few sessions. Dry needling works best as part of a plan with hands-on care and exercises, which we’ll map out at your first visit.
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We accept private health funds. Dry needling is part of your chiropractic or myotherapy consultation, so check your extras cover with your fund to see what rebate you’ll get.