Dry needling

Dry needling at our Corio and Norlane clinics uses very fine, sterile needles on muscle trigger points to release tension, reduce pain and help you move more freely. We offer it as part of physiotherapy and massage treatment for patients across Geelong.

What is dry needling?

Dry needling is a treatment technique used by trained practitioners to relieve muscle pain and restore normal movement. Very fine, sterile needles are inserted into specific areas of muscle known as trigger points, which are often responsible for pain, tightness and reduced function.

How does it help?

Dry needling stimulates the affected muscle tissue and nervous system, helping to release muscle tension, improve blood flow and reduce pain. This can decrease stiffness, improve range of motion and support the body’s natural healing response.

What is it used for?

• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Headaches
• Sporting injuries
• Muscle strains
• Overuse injuries
• Persistent muscle tightness

It is often combined with exercise, manual therapy and education for the best long-term results, and is especially useful for tightness that hasn’t responded well to other treatments.

Always tailored to you

Dry needling is always matched to your condition and your comfort level. If you would rather not have needles, just let us know and we will use other techniques.

Conditions we commonly treat

• Back Pain & Sciatica: Lower back pain, stiffness and nerve pain down the leg.
• Shoulder Pain: Rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder, dislocations and stiffness.

Dry Needling is available at both of our clinics, Corio on Bacchus Marsh Road and Norlane on Melbourne Road, convenient for patients across Geelong including Lara, North Shore, Bell Park and North Geelong. No referral is needed.