Looking for Dry Needling Treatment? Locations in Beeliar, Booragoon and East Fremantle

Once evolved from traditional acupuncture, Dry Needling has now become a staple in physiotherapy management. 

The treatment involves the insertion of a sterile, single-use needle directly into muscular trigger points. Unlike “wet needles” these are ultra-thin needles that do not contain any substance or medication. 

Dry Needling can target deeper muscular trigger points which are otherwise difficult to treat with traditional massage or stretching. The result is a release of tension throughout the treated area, which can in turn increase range of movement, improve circulation and thereby alleviate pain and stimulate the healing response. 

It is common for those receiving needling treatments to experience a muscular ‘twitch’. This generally occurs as the centre of the trigger point is stimulated. This twitch mimics a contract-relax response, whereby the muscle will powerfully contract and then almost instantly relax. 

Dry Needling treatments can be appropriately modified for each person – meaning they can be almost painless for those having their first treatments. As a general rule, as we move closer to the centre of the muscular trigger point – and twitch zone – there can be more ache associated with treatment. 

It is recommended that your Dry Needling treatment is performed by a Physiotherapist who can:

• Accurately identify muscular trigger points to ensure you receive a safe and effective treatment.
• Identify and treat the many areas that may be associated with your pain – for example, neck tightness is commonly associated with pectoral tightness which should also be treated. 
• In the case of recurrent pain – identify the need for further referrals or imaging. 
• Identify areas of muscular weakness which may be underlying areas of constant tightness. 

To book your Dry Needling appointment click the link here. Same day appointments are often available with both junior and senior therapists.