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Dry Needling

What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling physiotherapy is a highly effective treatment for relieving musculoskeletal pain, tight muscles, and trigger points. Using fine, sterile needles (similar to acupuncture needles), your physiotherapist targets specific knots and tension spots within muscles to:

  • Reduce pain and discomfort

  • Improve blood flow and healing

  • Release tightness and restore mobility

  • Speed up recovery after injury or exercise

Unlike acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine, dry needling is an evidence-based physiotherapy technique designed to treat pain caused by tight or overworked muscles.

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Conditions Treated with Dry Needling

Dry needling can be a powerful treatment option for many conditions, including:

  • Chronic muscle tension and tightness

  • Sports injuries (hamstrings, calves, shoulders, back)

  • Headaches and migraines caused by muscle tension

  • Neck pain and stiffness

  • Lower back pain

  • Shoulder and rotator cuff pain

  • Tendinopathies and overuse injuries

Whether you’re an athlete, an office worker, or recovering from injury, dry needling physio in Woodvale can help you move freely and with less pain.

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Benefits of Dry Needling

Patients choose Pro Perform Physio in Woodvale for dry needling because it provides:

  • Fast relief from acute and chronic pain

  • Release of tight trigger points and muscle knots

  • Improved flexibility, range of motion, and function

  • Reduced stiffness and tension

  • Complementary support to exercise rehab, massage, and joint mobilisation

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Safe & Effective Treatment at Pro Perform Physio

Our physiotherapists are fully trained and qualified in dry needling techniques, ensuring that every session is performed safely and effectively. Treatments are always tailored to your needs and may be combined with:

  • Manual therapy

  • Exercise rehabilitation

  • Deep tissue massage

  • Joint mobilisations

This holistic approach helps you achieve both short-term pain relief and long-term results.

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FAQs

Is dry needling painful?
Most patients experience only mild discomfort or a twitch response when the needle activates a trigger point. Relief is often felt quickly after treatment.

How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your condition, but many patients notice improvement after just a few sessions. Your physio will create a plan that suits your needs.

Is dry needling safe?
Yes. All needles are sterile, single-use, and applied by trained physiotherapists. Safety and comfort are always prioritised.

What’s the difference between dry needling and acupuncture?
Acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine, while dry needling is an evidence-based physiotherapy technique targeting muscle trigger points for pain relief and improved function.

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Book Your Dry Needling Appointment

If you’re experiencing muscle tightness, headaches, sports injuries, or chronic pain, dry needling at Pro Perform Physio in Woodvale may be the solution.

📍 Located at Woodvale Boulevard Shopping Centre — easily accessible from Kingsley, Greenwood, Wanneroo, Edgewater & Padbury.
📞 Call (08) 9309 3166 or
👉 [Book Online]

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