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Dry Needling

Our dry needling service is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive. It’s used to relieve muscular pain, release tension, and improve muscle function as a key part of your comprehensive physiotherapy treatment.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT

We’ll Help You
Move Again

Our dry needling services are designed to help with a wide range of issues, from recent injuries to chronic conditions. We specialise in helping with:

  • Muscle trigger points (“knots”)
  • Myofascial pain syndrome
  • Chronic headaches and migraines
  • Lower back pain
  • Neck and shoulder tension
  • Repetitive strain injuries
Physiotherapist performing dry needling on a patient's back at The Physio Spot
What Is Dry Needling?

Defining Our Approach

Dry needling is a physiotherapy technique where fine, sterile needles are inserted into tight or painful muscles (known as trigger points) to release tension and improve function. It helps reduce pain, restore movement, and promote the body’s natural healing response.

Close-up of dry needling applied to a patient's shoulder at The Physio Spot
Close-up of dry needling applied to a patient's forearm at The Physio Spot
BENEFITS

How Dry Needling Can Help

Immediate Pain Relief

Can provide quick and effective relief from muscle-related pain.

Improved Mobility

Releasing tight trigger points helps to restore full range of motion.

Enhanced Muscle Function

Normalises muscle contraction and improves overall performance.

Accelerated Healing

By increasing blood flow to the area, it helps to promote the healing process.
What to expect

Preparing For
Dry Needling

Your dry needling physiotherapist will explain the procedure and gain your consent. They will then insert the fine needles into the targeted muscle. You may feel a brief pinch followed by a dull ache or a “twitch” as the trigger point is released. The treatment is quick and generally well-tolerated.

Physiotherapist inserting a dry needle into a patient's back at The Physio Spot
FAQ’s

Common Patient Questions

Is dry needling painful?

You may feel a slight pinch upon insertion and a brief cramping or dull ache, which indicates the trigger point is being released.

Is it the same as acupuncture?

No, while both use fine needles, dry needling is based on Western neuroanatomy and targets specific trigger points, whereas acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine principles.

How much does dry needling cost?
The cost of dry needling is included within the price of your physiotherapy session.
Are there any side effects?

The most common side effects are temporary muscle soreness, bruising, or a small amount of bleeding at the insertion site. These usually subside within 24-48 hours.