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Dry Needling in Currambine
Dry needling uses a thin filament needle placed directly into muscle tissue that is tight, tender or not firing well. Dr Corey is advanced dry needling certified and uses it where it adds something — usually to take the edge off a stubborn area so the movement work can actually land.
What is dry needling?
Dry needling is a technique that inserts a fine filament needle into muscle tissue to reduce tension and sensitivity. It uses the same type of needle as acupuncture but is guided by musculoskeletal assessment rather than traditional Chinese medicine. Northern Beaches Chiropractic in Currambine offers dry needling with an advanced dry needling certified chiropractor.
What an appointment may involve
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Assessment of the region to decide whether needling is the right tool.
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A clear explanation of what will happen, and consent before starting.
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Fine needles placed into specific points — most people feel a dull ache or a brief twitch.
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Needles stay in for a short period, sometimes with gentle movement.
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Follow-up work — soft tissue, mobility or loading — so the change holds.
Why needle at all
Some muscle tissue stays irritable no matter how much you stretch or roll it. Needling gets to that tissue directly, and often produces a fast drop in tension and sensitivity in a way that surface work does not.
That window matters more than the technique itself. A muscle that has settled will tolerate loading and range work that it would have refused an hour earlier, which is where the durable change actually comes from.
Dry needling is not acupuncture
They use a similar needle and that is roughly where the overlap ends. Acupuncture points come from traditional Chinese medicine. Dry needling points come from a physical assessment of which muscles are involved in your presentation.
Dr Corey holds advanced dry needling certification. Needles are single-use, sterile and disposed of immediately.
What it feels like afterwards
A dull ache in the treated area for up to a day or two is normal and usually settles with movement, warmth and ordinary activity. Occasional minor bruising can occur, particularly in shoulders and calves.
If you are needle-averse, say so. It is an optional part of care, and there is plenty that can be done without it.
Frequently asked questions
Does dry needling hurt?
The needle insertion itself is usually barely felt. What people notice is a deep ache or a quick involuntary twitch when a tight point is reached, which passes in seconds. It should never be sharply painful — tell Dr Corey and the needle comes out.
Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?
No. Both use fine filament needles, but dry needling targets muscle tissue identified through a musculoskeletal assessment, while acupuncture follows traditional Chinese medicine points and theory.
How sore will I be afterwards?
Expect a dull, bruise-like ache in the treated muscle for up to 48 hours. Gentle movement, warmth and staying hydrated usually help. Sharp or worsening pain is not expected — contact the clinic if that happens.
Can I train after dry needling?
Usually yes, though it is worth dropping the intensity for the first 24 hours in the area that was treated. Dr Corey will give you specific guidance based on what was needled and what you have got on that week.
Who should not have dry needling?
It may not be appropriate if you have a bleeding disorder, are on certain blood-thinning medications, have a local skin infection, or are in the first trimester of pregnancy. Screening for this is part of the appointment.
Last reviewed by Dr Corey Williams, Chiropractor. This page is general information, not individual health advice.
Book dry needling in Currambine
1244 Marmion Avenue, opposite Milky Lane. No referral needed.