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We offer dry needling treatments, a specialised therapeutic technique performed by trained physiotherapists which is a fast and effective treatment proven to relieve muscle pain and advance recovery.

Dry needling is a fast and effective treatment proven to relieve pain and advance recovery.

Dry Needling Treatment In Bondi Junction And Surrounding Areas

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Our practice provides sports physiotherapy in our clinic, located in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney. We service the surrounding suburbs as well, such as Bondi Beach, Waverley, Tamarama, Bronte, Clovelly, Randwick, Woollahra, Paddington, Darlinghurst, Bellevue Hill, Double Bay, Rose Bay, Dover Heights and Vaucluse.

 

What Is Dry Needling?

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It involves inserting and advancing a fine filament needle into the muscle in the region of a “Trigger Point’. Dry Needling aims to achieve a local twitch response to release muscle tension and pain. It is an effective treatment for chronic pain of neuropathic origin with very few side effects.
 

This technique is unequalled in finding and eliminating neuromuscular dysfunction that leads to pain and functional deficits. The needle is very thin and you won’t even feel it penetrating the skin normally. Healthy muscles won’t feel much or any discomfort when inserting this needle.
 

However, when the muscle is sensitive and shortened or has active trigger points within it, the patient may feel a sensation like a muscle cramp -‘the twitch response’, and that’s exactly what we’re looking for.

 

What Can Be Achieved With Dry Needling?

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Dry needling can be very beneficial in reducing neck pain, back pain, shoulder issues, knee pain, tennis elbow or any sports injuries. Strained muscles react very well to dry needling and it can significantly reduce rehabilitation time.


In combination with other forms of physiotherapy, dry needling can be very effective in treating these conditions.

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How Does Our Dry Needling Differ From Most Other Practices?​

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  • Integrated Treatment Approach: Unlike many practices, we integrate dry needling with manual therapy, exercise prescription, education, and comprehensive assessment to maximise treatment effectiveness.

  • Focused Needling Technique: During the sessions, needles are inserted briefly and moved for up to 10 seconds before removal, ensuring a targeted treatment that typically lasts only a few minutes.

  • Clinical Assessment and Response: We conduct thorough clinical assessments before and after sessions to evaluate patient response and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

  • Root Cause Identification: Our approach involves identifying and addressing the underlying causes of musculoskeletal issues, rather than solely treating symptomatic areas with needling.

  • GEMt Certification: Trained under GEMt, a leading global provider of dry needling education, we adhere to high safety and efficacy standards in our practice.

  • No Extra Cost: We don't charge any extra for dry needling, it is part of the service. We use it with other techniques to give you the best outcome during your treatment.

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Difference Between Dry Needling And Traditional Acupuncture

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Both acupuncture and dry needling use a fine filament needle which is inserted into the skin to treat pain, but that is where the similarity stops.


Traditional Chinese acupuncture focuses on energy levels (meridians). It is a more superficial treatment and the needles are inserted into specific parts of the body to focus on restoring energy or “Qi”.


With dry needling, we are focusing on trigger points (a term that was first described in 1942 by Dr. Janet Travell). These are painful spots in the body that can cause local and/or referred pain.


Dry needling aims to deactivate and desensitise myofascial trigger points which should stimulate a healing response in that tissue and reduce biomechanical stress of the muscle treated.

Dry Needling Benefits

1. Fast And Effective Treatment  

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Treatment outcomes can be achieved faster, allowing the practitioner to do more in the same session, aiding in quicker recovery and improved outcomes.

2. Evidence-Based Approach 

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​The research has proven that the ‘twitch’ response in the muscle during dry needling is associated with muscle relaxation.

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This will be beneficial to muscles, tendons and joints in the body!

3. Proven Techniques

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Dry needling treatment is an extremely effective method for treating acute and chronic pain, and it has very few side effects. As well as standard physiotherapy and manual therapy.

 

In combination with other forms of treatment, trigger point dry needling is a quick and effective way to treat neuromuscular dysfunction to reduce pain and discomfort greatly.

Contact Us For An Appointment

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Get in touch with us to arrange an appointment for personalised physiotherapy treatments and pain management. Our physiotherapists are dedicated to helping you overcome musculoskeletal issues and enhance your physical well-being

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