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Dry Needling Physiotherapy

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WONTHAGGI ALLIED HEALTH CENTRE

Relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, and move more freely with professional dry needling treatment at Wonthaggi Allied Health Centre (WAHC).


At WAHC, our physiotherapists use dry needling as part of a personalised treatment plan to help reduce muscular pain, improve movement, and support faster recovery from injury.

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What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a treatment technique where a qualified physiotherapist inserts a very fine sterile needle into a tight or painful muscle trigger point.


These trigger points are often areas of:

Muscle Tightness

Muscle Tightness

Muscle Tightness

Spasm

Muscle Tightness

Muscle Tightness

Knots

Muscle Tightness

Referred Pain

Referred Pain

Reduced Movement

Referred Pain

Reduced Movement

Reduced Movement

Reduced Movement

The goal is to help the muscle relax, improve blood flow, reduce pain, and restore normal function. Unlike injections, there is no medication or fluid in the needle — which is why it is called dry needling.

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.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

Yes — when performed by a trained physiotherapist, dry needling is a safe and effective treatment. At WAHC, we use:

Single-use Sterile Needles

Evidence-based Clinical Assessment

Single-use Sterile Needles

Strict Hygiene Protocols

Evidence-based Clinical Assessment

Single-use Sterile Needles

Evidence-based Clinical Assessment

Evidence-based Clinical Assessment

Evidence-based Clinical Assessment

Your physiotherapist will first assess whether dry needling is appropriate for your condition.

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)


We will always discuss risks and alternatives before treatment.

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What to Expect at Your Appointment

Your appointment will include:

Assessment

A thorough physiotherapy assessment of your pain and movement.

Treatment

Dry needling if clinically indicated.

Rehabilitation plan

Exercises and advice to support long-term improvement.

Dry needling works best when combined with an active treatment plan.

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  • Hydrotherapy
  • GLA:D Back Program
  • GLA:D Hip and Knee
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