Looking for Dry Needling in Brunswick Heads?

Dry needling is a gentle and effective technique used to release tight muscles and reduce pain. Very fine, sterile needles are placed into specific points in the muscle fibres known as trigger points (commonly referred to as “knots”).

These areas can feel sore, tight, and limit movement. When stimulated, the muscle often produces a small twitch response, which helps it relax and encourages healthy blood flow. This boosts oxygen and nutrients to the area, supporting the body’s natural healing process.

Dry needling works by:

• Releasing tension in tight or overworked muscles
• Reducing local and referred pain
• Restoring natural movement
• Stimulating blood flow and tissue repair

In short, the treatment helps “reset” the muscle, allowing your body to recover more effectively.

There are times when pain or tension is too strong for hands-on pressure to feel comfortable. Dry needling can help in these cases by calming the muscle first.

• For acute pain, it can reduce discomfort quickly and prepare the body for follow-up treatment.
• For chronic tension, such as persistent knots in the shoulders or back, dry needling can reach deeper layers of muscle that manual techniques may not fully address.

Often, dry needling is used alongside osteopathic care to achieve the best results.

Dry needling may help with:

• Decreasing muscle tension
• Reducing pain
• Improving flexibility and range of motion
• Supporting healing and tissue repair
• Encouraging relaxation and better sleep

Dry needling is safe and effective for a variety of musculoskeletal issues, including:

• Shoulder and neck tightness
• Headaches and migraines
• Back pain and sciatica
• Frozen shoulder
• Tennis or golfer’s elbow
• Hamstring or calf tightness
• Knee pain
• Ankle sprains
• Tendon conditions such as Achilles or biceps tendinopathy

✨ Dry needling is a simple, safe, and effective way to reduce pain, release tight muscles, and complement your osteopathic treatment.