Dry Needling

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Targeted Relief for Muscle Pain and Tension

Dry Needling is an effective treatment used to relieve muscle pain, reduce tension, and improve movement. At PhysiMed Health, dry needling involves the precise insertion of fine, sterile acupuncture needles into tight or painful areas of muscle known as trigger points—often felt as knots or bands of tension.

This technique stimulates a natural healing response within the muscle, helping to reduce pain, inflammation, and muscular dysfunction.

How Dry Needling Works

When a needle is inserted into a trigger point, it encourages the muscle to release and relax. This process:

  • Reduces muscle tightness and spasms
  • Improves blood flow to the affected area
  • Decreases inflammation
  • Restores normal muscle function
  • Helps relieve local and referred pain


Dry needling is commonly used alongside physiotherapy, chiropractic care, or exercise rehabilitation to achieve optimal results.

Conditions That Can Benefit From Dry Needling

Dry needling may be beneficial for patients experiencing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

  • Acute and chronic injuries
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Neck and back pain
  • Tendinitis and tendon-related pain
  • Muscle spasms and tightness
  • Sciatica and nerve-related pain
  • Hip and knee pain
  • Muscle strains
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
  • Myofascial trigger points
  • Overuse and repetitive strain injurie

What to Expect During Treatment

Dry needling sessions are tailored to your individual condition and tolerance. Most patients experience minimal discomfort, and many report immediate improvements in muscle tension and movement following treatment.

Some mild soreness may occur after treatment, which usually settles within 24–48 hours. Your practitioner will explain the process fully and ensure the technique is appropriate for your condition.

Safe, Evidence-Based Care

Dry needling at PhysiMed Health is performed by qualified and experienced allied health professionals using sterile, single-use needles. It is a clinically supported technique widely used in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation.

Why Choose PhysiMed Health for Dry Needling?

At PhysiMed Health, we focus on treating the underlying cause of your pain—not just the symptoms. Dry needling is often integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan that may include manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and education to support long-term recovery and injury prevention.

Book a Dry Needling Appointment

If muscle pain, tension, or restricted movement is holding you back, dry needling may help. Contact PhysiMed Health today to book an appointment and find out how dry needling can support your recovery and performance goals.

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Frequently asked questions

Dry Needling is a procedure whereby solid filament (acupuncture) needles are inserted into the skin and muscle directly at a myofascial triggerpoint. A myofascial triggerpoint (sometimes known as a knot) consists of multiple contraction knots, which are related to the production and maintenance of the pain cycle. The approach is based on Western anatomical and neurophysiological principles which are not to be confused with the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technique of acupuncture (Travell & Simons 1999).
Dry needling can be used for a variety of musculoskeletal problems. Muscles are thought to be a primary contributing factor to the symptoms. Conditions which respond to dry needling include, but are not limited to: • Headaches • Frozen Shoulder • Tennis elbow • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Golfer’s elbow • Buttock pain • Leg pain • Hamstring strains • Shin splints • Muscle Spasms • Fibromyalgia • Sciatic Pain • Hip Pain • Knee Pain • Repetitive Strain Injuries
A spasmed muscle becomes a damaged muscle. Spasm reduces blood flow in the muscle. This means less oxygen and nutrients to the muscle. Muscle fibres die off and get replaced by fibrous scar tissue. This in turn holds the muscle tight, prevents muscle metabolites from leaving the muscle and causes continued spasm and pain. Putting a needle into a spasmed muscle causes the muscle to relax, this can be seen with an electromyogram (EMG).
The insertion of the needle is typically not felt. During treatment, patients commonly experience heaviness in the limbs or a pleasant feeling of relaxation.
Yes, only sterile disposable needles are used.
More frequently, Dry Needling is needed at the beginning to help break the pain cycle then other treatment modalities are introduced.

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