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Unique Dry Needling

Needles are used to target painful points in muscles. The insertion of fine filament needles in the neuromuscular tissue causes a micro-trauma that increases blood flow and alters the chemical balance, promoting muscle relaxation and healing.

The difference between the two modalities lies in the philosophy behind the two. Dry Needling focuses on specific areas in the muscle with increased tension and is based on modern western science. In contrast acupuncture focuses more on the energistic principles delineated in Chinese Traditional Medicine and will act to promote the correct flow of energy throughout the body. Furthermore, Dry Needling focuses only on physiological conditions, whereas acupuncture can be used for emotional as well as physical conditions.

Dry Needling is a safe clinical technique. However same as any other treatment technique, there are certain contra-indications or precautions with Dry Needling (e.g diabetes or anti-coagulants use). Our skilled physiotherapist will assess your suitability for Dry Needling before any treatment commenced.

Hygiene is also an important safety aspect of Dry Needling. Rest assured, all needles that our physiotherapist use are single use sterile needles.

Most people don’t feel the insertion of the needle. When the needle penetrates the trigger point, you may feel an initial twitch or deep ache that quickly settles to become a light dull ache, warmth, heaviness feeling, or nothing at all.

After Dry Needling treatment, there is often no or little soreness. Occasionally, some people may feel slightly tight, sore or have an ache for 1-2 days; or a small bruise may appear on the treated area, which disappear in a few days.

Yes! Dry Needling can be used in treatment for osteoarthritis. Research shows that Dry Needling is particularly useful for the treatment of knee pain caused by an arthritic condition.

You don’t need to have scans done before attending. Our physiotherapists will assess your condition, and can advise for scan if appropriate.

Yes we do! If your GP has referred you to us, we accept the GP management plan as part of your treatment and rehabilitation.

Yes. We are also preference providers for Medibank and NIB.

Unique Physio has bulk billing hours from 8.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday. We do apply a gap fee after 5.00pm during the week, as well as on Saturdays.