Dry Needling Melbourne

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Dry Needling Melbourne — How It Works?

Dry needling is a therapeutic technique that uses thin needles to help reduce muscle pain and improve movement. The needles are inserted into certain points in the muscles, called trigger points, to help relieve pain, increase flexibility, and improve healing. This treatment can also help reduce irritation and improve overall muscle health.

Benefits of Dry Needling Melbourne

Dry needling offers numerous benefits for the management of muscle pain and improvement of function such as:

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Tired of suffering from muscle and joint pain? Dry needling may be the solution you’ve been searching for. Our chiropractors are highly skilled and can help determine if dry needling is the right option for you. Schedule an appointment with one of our highly skilled Chiropractors today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Dry needling involves the use of thin needles to help relieve muscle pain by stimulating a muscle “twitch” response in tight areas of tissue. This can help release the spasm or trigger point that is causing the pain.

Dry needling is a reliable and safe treatment. Only qualified and licensed physical therapists, chiropractors, or medical doctors who are certified to perform dry needling should perform this treatment.

Dry needling may be a useful treatment option for individuals who have not found relief from pain medication, other physical therapy techniques, rest, exercise, or surgery, and for those who are sensitive to pain medication. Dry needling is a viable option for people dealing with:

  • Back pain and sciatica
  • Neck pain
  • Tennis elbow
  • Headaches
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Hip pain
  • Myofascial pain syndromes
  • Acute and chronic tendonitis/tendinosis
  • Athletic overuse injuries
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Chronic pain conditions
  • Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Post-traumatic injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and work related injuries
  • TMJ
  • Many other musculoskeletal conditions

Dry needling is an advanced treatment that uses thin needles to help reduce muscle pain and improve movement. It is performed by licensed physical therapists, chiropractors, or medical physicians. The needles are inserted into the skin and muscle to help loosen tight areas, called trigger points. Dry needling is usually not painful, but the muscles may feel a little sore or tender after the treatment. Some patients may experience muscle aches or soreness for a day or two following the treatment.

Dry needling and acupuncture both involves penetrating the skin with needles for therapeutic purposes. While the common goal is to provide pain relief, the approaches are significantly different.

Acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine which is practiced for thousands of years. It involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body in order to restore balance and promote healing.

Dry needling is a modern Western medical treatment that employs thin noodles to stimulate trigger points. These trigger points can cause discomfort and pain in various parts of the body. Dry needling is a treatment that involves the use of needles to stimulate these trigger points, with the belief that this can help alleviate pain and other issues caused by disrupted muscle and nerve function.

The majority of patients only need two or three sessions to experience the full benefits of pain relief from dry needling while others might require six or more sessions depending on the severity of the pain.

The cost of a dry needling session is quite affordable. The average cost per session is between $70 and 140. However, your initial evaluation can cost more depending on your specific injury or condition and your overall health needs.

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