Dry Needling

Targeted muscle release. Backed by evidence.

When muscles tighten and won’t let go, sometimes your body needs more than hands-on pressure.
Dry needling is a precise technique that uses fine, sterile needles to help release tight muscle fibres and restore healthy movement patterns.

At Rapid Recovery, dry needling is performed by:

• AHPRA-registered Osteopaths, and
• Qualified Myotherapists and Remedial Massage Therapists trained in this technique.

It’s one of the tools our practitioners may use to support pain relief, recovery, and improved performance — depending on what’s right for you.

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What Is Dry Needling?

Dry needling involves inserting fine needles into specific points within the muscle (known as trigger points or tension bands).
The aim is to:

• Encourage a natural muscle release response
• Support circulation and recovery
• Help ease movement restrictions
• Assist with long-term muscle conditioning

The needles are single-use, sterile, and inserted only into soft tissue — not veins or joints.

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What It Can Help With

Dry needling may be used to support:

• Localised muscle tightness or stiffness
• Neck or shoulder tension
• Lower-back discomfort
• Headaches related to muscle strain
• Recovery following training or repetitive activity

Every treatment is personalised — sometimes it’s used alone, other times it’s combined with Osteopathy, Myotherapy, or Remedial Massage for better overall effect.

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What It Feels Like

You may feel a brief twitch or dull ache as the needle activates a tight muscle.
This sensation typically lasts a few seconds and often leads to a noticeable feeling of release or lightness afterwards.

Your practitioner will always explain what to expect and adjust techniques to your comfort level.

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How It Fits Into Your Care

Dry needling is never the whole story — it’s one part of our evidence-based approach to treating the cause, not just the symptom.
When used alongside movement education and manual therapy, it can support faster, more sustainable results.

Performed by both Osteopaths and qualified remedial massage & myotherpasits  as part of your tailored treatment plan.