Dry Needling

is used for the treatment of muscle pain and dysfunction. Although the same needles are used, Dry Needling is not to be confused with acupuncture. Dry Needling is based on western anatomical and neurophysiological principles. It involves introducing fine, sterile acupuncture needles into “trigger points” of muscles. A trigger point is defined as a hyperirritable spot within a muscle. Trigger points are painful on compression and can give rise to characteristic referred pain, referred tenderness, motor dysfunction and “autonomic” responses such as temperature and skin changes over the site of pathology.

Trigger points are commonly seen in both acute and chronic pain conditions. Dry Needling alleviates the symptoms of trigger points and is commonly used for the treatment of:

     wry neck | whiplash | headaches and migraines |  tennis elbow

      shoulder impingement | plantar fasciitis | muscular tightness
             chronic pain syndrome | sporting injuries | stress
                    compartment tightness | shin splints 
                       hamstring | lower back problems
 

Marion Turner (Physiotherapist) has successfully completed the only APA accredited course offered in Dry Needling in Australia and is available by appointment only at Zone Health and Fitness.

             Call to make your appointment now | 8182 5138

No referral required (with the exception of Work Cover, Motor Vehicle Accident and Veteran's Affairs clients).