Prestons · NSW · Open 7 days
Dry Needling in Prestons
Dry needling in Prestons is a fast, effective way to release tight muscles and trigger points — easing chronic pain, improving range of motion and speeding up recovery as part of your physiotherapy treatment.
What dry needling does
Dry needling uses thin, sterile needles to target trigger points — tight, irritable knots in the muscle that can cause local and referred pain. Stimulating these points helps release tension, improve blood flow, reduce inflammation and restore normal movement.
It is performed by our trained physiotherapists as part of a broader treatment plan, alongside manual therapy and rehabilitation exercises, to get you better faster.
What dry needling can help with
Prestons locals find dry needling helpful for neck and back pain, tension headaches, shoulder pain, sports injuries, muscle tightness and spasm, and chronic pain conditions. It is often combined with massage and exercise for the best, longest-lasting results.
Safe, hands-on and local
Dry needling is safe when performed by a trained practitioner, with only mild, short-lived side effects such as slight soreness. No referral is needed, most health funds offer a rebate on physiotherapy, and we are open 7 days a week in Prestons for patients across South West Sydney.
Frequently asked questions
Does dry needling hurt?
Most people tolerate dry needling well. You may feel a brief twitch or ache as the needle reaches a trigger point, followed by a sense of release. Mild soreness afterwards is normal and settles quickly.
Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?
No. Dry needling is a Western, musculoskeletal technique that targets trigger points in the muscle, while acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine. Both use fine needles, but the approach is different.
Is dry needling covered by health funds?
Dry needling is provided as part of physiotherapy treatment, so it is generally claimable on physiotherapy extras cover. We can process your rebate on the spot.