At a glance
- What it is
- Fine needles to release tight, painful muscles in the feet and legs.
- DVA funding
- Available to private patients. DVA card holders, ask us whether it can be covered.
- Where
- Home visits across Sydney, the Illawarra and the Central Coast
- To book
- Call 0493 367 109, or send a message below
How dry needling works
A fine, single-use needle is placed into a tight band or trigger point in a muscle. This can cause a brief twitch, after which the muscle often relaxes. Dry needling is different from acupuncture: it's based on Western anatomy and targets specific muscles linked to your pain.
What it may help with
- Heel and arch pain with tight foot muscles
- Tight, sore calf muscles
- Achilles and shin pain
- Muscle tightness after injury or overuse
Is it safe?
Dry needling is low risk when performed by a trained practitioner using sterile, single-use needles. You may feel a dull ache during treatment and some soreness for a day or two afterwards. Tell us if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, are pregnant or feel nervous about needles, so we can decide together whether it's right for you.
What a session involves
- We assess your pain and find the tight, tender areas in the muscle.
- We explain what we plan to do and ask for your consent.
- A few fine needles are placed in the muscle, usually for a few minutes.
- We follow up with stretches or exercises to help the muscle stay relaxed.
After treatment
- Some muscle soreness for a day or two is normal
- Keep moving gently, as staying active helps the soreness settle
- Keep up the stretches and exercises we give you
- Tell us at your next visit how you responded, so we can adjust your treatment
Funding
Dry needling is available to private patients. If you hold a DVA card, ask us whether it can be included in your treatment.