Dry Needling: Switching Off Stubborn Trigger Points
Osteopathic dry needling for stubborn muscle knots, referred pain and sports injuries.
What is dry needling?
Dry needling uses fine, sterile filament needles placed into myofascial trigger points. Unlike acupuncture, the goal is mechanical — reset an overactive muscle band and reduce its referred pain pattern.
How we use it
Our osteopaths add dry needling to a treatment when hands-on release alone isn't quite enough — stubborn glutes, deep hip rotators, calf trigger points, upper traps and jaw muscles all respond well. Consent and clear explanation come first, every session.
Common conditions
Tension headaches, TMJ pain, gluteal trigger points driving sciatica-like referral, tennis and golfer's elbow, plantar fasciitis, hamstring tightness in runners and shoulder impingement patterns. Osteopath Mitcham — hands-on osteopathy at Lifestyle Essentials, 503 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham.
Book an osteopathic assessment
Our Mitcham osteopaths can talk you through your own presentation and build a plan tailored to you.