Dry Needling for Pain and Injury Management
Servicing Holmview & Logan City regions
Dry needling is a targeted treatment used to relieve both short- and long-term pain. Research shows it can provide faster and more effective results than massage, stretching, TENS, compression techniques, conventional rehabilitation, superficial dry needling, and friction massage
The technique involves inserting fine, solid needles (similar to those used in acupuncture) into muscles causing the pain problem. This helps the muscle relax, improves movement, and restores normal, pain-free function.
Many people experience noticeable relief soon after treatment, making dry needling a highly effective option for reducing muscle pain and tension.
Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture: What’s the Difference?
Although dry needling and acupuncture use similar fine needles, they are very different treatments.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is based on modern anatomy, physiology, and pain science. It focuses on relaxing your muscles so you can move with less pain. The needle is placed directly into tight or irritated muscle spots – often called trigger points – to release tension, improve movement, and reduce discomfort.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a traditional treatment based on Chinese Medicine. Needles are placed along specific pathways (meridians) to support the body’s energy flow and overall balance. It’s commonly used for broader health concerns such as stress, sleep issues, digestion, headaches, and general wellbeing.
Benefits of Dry Needling
- Can provide fast pain relief, often in seconds
- Is incredibly accurate making it ideal for hard to treat areas
- Reduces nerve irritation and referred pain
- Speeds up healing by improving blood flow to the injured area
- Combining with hands-on treatment enhances long-lasting pain relief
- Can reduce pain in areas not responding to other treatments
- Enhances recovery from sports and everyday strain
What conditions can dry needling help with?
Dry needling can help with most physical pain conditions including, but not limited to:
- Muscle tightness and knots
- Sports injuries
- Neck, shoulder, and back pain
- Headaches and jaw tension
- Sciatica and glute pain
- Overuse injuries (e.g., typing, lifting, training)
If that’s you, we’re ready to help.
Dry Needling Frequently Asked Questions
Is dry needling right for you?
Although dry needling offers many benefits, it is not for everyone. People with certain medical conditions, such as bleeding disorders or needle phobia, may not be suitable for needling. For those clients, we provide alternative treatment techniques to ensure effective care.
Does dry needling hurt?
Does dry needling hurt?
Most people feel a quick, mild sensation when the needle enters the muscle. You may feel a brief twitch or ache. This is normal and lasts for a second or two.
How quickly will I feel results?
Not everyone responds in to dry needling in the same way. Some feel immediate pain relief or within a few hours while others feel improvement over the next day or two.
Will I feel sore afterward?
Mild, post treatment soreness similar to exercise muscle ache is common. This usually settles within 24-48 hours.
How many appointments will I need?
The number of follow up appointments needed will be dependent on the severity of your condition and your response to treatment. On average we see our patients 3 – 6 times.
How long are appointments?
Allow 45-60 mins for your initial appointment which includes your assessment and treatment. Subsequent sessions are typically 30-45 minutes.
Can I claim Private Health Rebates?
Yes. You can claim rebates for dry needling provided you have Myotherapy or Remedial Massage included in your extras. We have a HICAPS machine to claim instant rebates from your health insurer. For self claiming purposes we email an invoice.
What do I wear?
We keep disrobing to a minimum. Wear loose, comfortable clothing such as shorts, tracksuit pants, singlets or t-shirts. No tight fitting cloths such as jeans.
Find us in Holmview, near Beenleigh
Logan Myotherapy is conveniently located in Holmview, just minutes from Beenleigh and the wider Logan City area. There’s easy parking on-site and flexible appointment times to suit your schedule.
