Dry needling physio Frankston
Dry needling as part of one-to-one physiotherapy
Ash, Master of Physiotherapy, offers dry needling in Frankston when it is clinically appropriate and you choose it after discussion. Assessment comes first; dry needling is one option within physiotherapy, not a standalone cure or a guaranteed result.
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What dry needling is
Dry needling uses a fine, sterile, single-use needle inserted through the skin into selected muscle tissue. Nothing is injected. It is different from acupuncture in its assessment and clinical context, even though both techniques use fine needles.
Ash may consider it for suitable muscle-related pain or sensitivity affecting areas such as the neck, lower back, jaw or TMJ, shoulder, hip, calf or other sports-related problems. Whether it is relevant depends on your assessment, health history, goals and preferences.
What to expect at your appointment
Your appointment begins with questions about your symptoms, medical history, medications, previous reactions to needles and goals, followed by a movement and physical assessment. Ash will explain why dry needling may or may not be suitable, discuss alternatives and ask for your consent before any needling.
Some people feel a brief prick, ache or muscle twitch. Temporary soreness, minor bleeding or bruising can occur. Tell Ash if you are pregnant, take blood-thinning medication, are prone to fainting or feel unwell.
Rare serious complications can occur, including infection and a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) when needling near the chest. Ash will explain the risks relevant to the proposed area before you decide. Seek urgent medical care for chest pain or breathlessness after needling; call 000 for severe symptoms.
Dry needling may be combined with education, movement or load changes, exercise and hands-on physiotherapy. You can decline or stop the technique at any time, and another treatment approach can be used.
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Dry needling FAQs
Does dry needling hurt? You may feel a brief prick, ache or twitch. Short-term soreness, minor bleeding or bruising can occur.
Is dry needling acupuncture? No. Both use fine needles, but dry needling is used within a physiotherapy assessment and treatment plan.
Can I book just a dry needling session? Yes. You can book specifically for a dry needling session. It will still be conducted and charged as a physiotherapy consultation, including an assessment to confirm that dry needling is appropriate for you.
Book an appointment
Book online or call reception on 0401 825 644. Private patients do not need a GP referral. My Therapist Group does not accept TAC, WorkCover or NDIS clients.