Dry Needling

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Dry Needling in Sydney

Targeted Muscle Pain Relief & Trigger Point Therapy

At Next Phase Injury Therapy, we provide professional dry needling in Sydney to help relieve muscle pain, reduce tension, and restore movement.

Dry needling is a highly effective technique used by trained physiotherapists and chiropractors to treat tight muscles, trigger points, and movement restrictions.

What Is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a treatment that involves inserting a thin, sterile needle into tight or painful muscle trigger points to release tension and improve function.

Unlike acupuncture, dry needling is based on modern anatomy and evidence-based musculoskeletal science.

Dry needling can help:

  • Reduce muscle tightness

  • Improve range of motion

  • Decrease pain and stiffness

  • Enhance recovery and performance

Conditions Dry Needling Can Treat

Dry needling is commonly used to treat:

  • Neck and shoulder pain

  • Lower back pain

  • Muscle knots and trigger points

  • Sports injuries

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Hip and glute pain

  • Calf, hamstring, and quad tightness

  • Postural and overuse injuries

It is often combined with physiotherapy, chiropractic care, or massage for best results.

Our Dry Needling Treatment Approach

At Next Phase Injury Therapy, dry needling is delivered as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, not a standalone fix.

Your session may include:

  • Assessment of muscle tension and movement

  • Targeted dry needling of trigger points

  • Manual therapy or soft tissue release

  • Stretching and corrective exercises

  • Advice to prevent symptom recurrence

Our goal is long-term relief and improved function, not short-term symptom masking.

Is Dry Needling Painful?

Most patients feel only mild discomfort during treatment.
Any soreness is usually short-lived and often followed by improved movement and reduced pain within 24–48 hours.

Your practitioner will always explain the process and adjust treatment to your comfort level.

Why Choose Next Phase Injury Therapy for Dry Needling?

  • Qualified physiotherapists & chiropractors

  • Evidence-based trigger point therapy

  • Integrated care with physio & rehab exercises

  • Sports and injury-focused clinic

  • Convenient Sydney location

  • Modern treatment facilities

We use dry needling strategically to support recovery and performance.

Do you need a doctor's referral?

You do not need a doctor’s referral. 

What can you expect?

Superficial insertion of dry needles in to the muscle to create a functional change. It is a  painless procedure most times, however there may be a dull discomfort due to muscle stimulation. 

How can it help?
  • It releases muscles
  • Stimulates blood flow
  • Increases range of motion
  • Increase mobility
  • Reduces pain
  • Functional strengthening
Can this be claimed on my insurance?

Dry needling can be claimed as it is performed by Allied Health practitioners. It can be claim on insurance, workers’ compensation and EPC referral .