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WONTHAGGI ALLIED HEALTH CENTRE
At Wonthaggi Allied Health Centre (WAHC), our physiotherapists incorporate trigger point therapy through dry needling as part of a personalised physiotherapy treatment plan to alleviate muscular pain, improve movement, and facilitate faster recovery from injury.
How Can Dry Needling Help?
Dry needling may help with a wide range of conditions, including:
Dry needling may help with a wide range of conditions, including:
Dry needling may help with a wide range of conditions, including:
- neck pain and stiffness
- headaches and tension headaches
- shoulder pain
- back pain
- glute and hip tightness
- calf and hamstring tightness
- sports injuries
- tendon pain
- postural muscle tension
- chronic muscular pain
- muscle spasms
It is commonly used alongside:
Dry needling may help with a wide range of conditions, including:
Dry needling may help with a wide range of conditions, including:
- hands-on physiotherapy
- exercise rehabilitation
- stretching
- strength programs
- posture correction
What Does It Feel Like?
Most people describe the sensation as a small prick followed by a deep ache, twitch, or cramping feeling in the muscle.
This twitch response is often a positive sign that the tight muscle is releasing.
After treatment, it is common to feel:
- mild soreness for 24–48 hours
- temporary muscle heaviness
- improved movement
This soreness is similar to post-exercise muscle soreness.
Who Should Avoid Dry Needling?
Dry needling may not be suitable for everyone.
Please let us know if you:
- are pregnant
- take blood thinners
- have a needle phobia
- have a bleeding disorder
- have had recent surgery
- have skin infection or irritation
- have a pacemaker (depending on treatment area)
Practitioners will always discuss risks and alternatives before treatment begins.
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