Medical Acupuncture Preston

Dry needling/ Medical Acupuncture is a technique used widely by Allied Health Professionals around the world to treat muscle aches and pain. The treatment has been around since the 1940’s but has gained traction in the allied health community in the last 10-20 years.

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What injuries respond well to Dry needling?

Tennis elbow
Golfers Elbow
Knee injuries
Tight calves and hamstrings due to long distance running
Hamstring tear/strain
Headaches
Lower back disc injuries/herniations
Neck pain, middle back and lower back pain
Shoulder pain
Postural office worker strain
Plantar Fasciitis
Achilles Tendonitis
Sciatica
Hip pain/clicking
Shoulder and hip bursitis

What is involved in a Dry Needling treatment?

The technique involved with dry needling is inserting an acupuncture needle into tight muscle belly’s. These needles are incredibly thin with a diameter of about 0.15 of a millimetre. The needle is inserted into the muscle which causes a muscular twitch response. This is the muscle contracting and relaxing. Commonly, you may feel slight aching in the muscles treated after your appointment for 24 hrs. Following the achy period, your muscles should feel a lot more relaxed and any muscle spasm that was evident prior to your treatment should have resolved.

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What is the difference between Dry Needling and Acupuncture in Preston?

Dry needling specifically works on the muscles we are inserting the needles into. This should cause these localised muscles to relax. The muscle belly will relax, similar to how a muscle would relax after a long massage session.

This is in comparison to Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture which is based around inserting needles into specific points to allow the free flow of energy throughout the body. So for example during a Chinese Medicine treatment, acupuncture needles could be applied to the feet which is aimed at helping treat an ailment in a completely different area of the body. The points identified to treat are based on meridian lines from ancient Chinese Medicine calendars. The theory is, that the free flow of energy allows the balance between Yin and Yang.

The application of the needles themselves, being inserted into the body is the same for dry needling and acupuncture. The philosophy of what the needles do to the body is different. Dry needling is now categorised under the medical umbrella, whereas acupuncture remains under the classification of eastern medicine.

Is there scientific evidence supporting Dry Needling?

Dry needling, with a similar application process to acupuncture, is a fantastic treatment used to resolve tight muscle adhesions. 20 years ago the practice was uncommon in Australia, but in the last two decades, there has been a lot of comprehensive research that has identified the huge health values associated with dry needling.

Can I book a Dry Needling treatment if my injury is acute (the injury has occurred in the last couple of days)?

In acute and chronic injuries dry needling can increase the speed of recovery dramatically. The very thin needles (approx 0.15mm in width) penetrate the fascia, muscles and tendons in trauma and help remove toxins and increase blood flow to these structures. If you suffer from continuously recurring muscle stiffness then this is the treatment for you.

FAQs about Dry Needling/ Acupuncture Preston

This is worked out on a case by case basis. Generally speaking, we can get a marked improvement in 2-5 appointments.

$90 per return session.

$110 for initial.

Yes, we do have HICAPS. You are able to claim the rebate directly from your health fund at the time of the appointment if you present a current health fund card and coverage is available for extras or ancillary services with your level of cover.

Sterilized, ultra-thin filiform acupuncture needles which are designed to specifically penetrate your skin, down to the muscle. They are used once and then safely disposed of. These needles are used to stimulate myofascial trigger points.

While some patients report relief from pain and tension after just one session, multiple sessions are best for maximum results.

It is definitely possible to experience a renewed range-of-motion after one dry needling session. Although consistent therapy is required to fully heal a chronic or long-term strain.

After each needling session, you will most likely feel sore and tender in both the treated muscle and surrounding area.

This tenderness can last a few hours or up to two days post-therapy. Pain can be alleviated with an ice pack or heat.

Yes it can. We apply the acupuncture needles to the muscles around the neck. If these muscles are tight, they can put pressure on the nerves that refer to the forehead and eyes. This gives you the sensation of pain around your forehead, however, the root cause of this pain could be derived from your neck.

Hiromi has been a qualified Dry Needlist for 6 years and Andrew 10 years.

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Acupuncture Preston

Our Allied Health Professionals who practice dry needling in our Preston and Pascoe Vale clinics have the ability to diagnose and treat a multitude of musculoskeletal conditions. Andrew, Mitchell and Hiromi provide Dry Needling Therapy to all local Preston residents and surrounding communities including Fairfield, Northcote, Heidelberg, Pascoe Vale, Coburg, Ivanhoe, Heidelberg Heights, Reservoir, Thomastown & Thornbury.

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Clinic Locations

We have two locations:

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Trading Hours

Our clinics are open the following hours:

Weekdays: 8am – 9pm
Saturdays: 7.30am – 6pm
Sundays: 9am – 6pm

Health Insurance

We have a HICAPS terminal on site that can apply real-time rebates for Australian private health insurance funds.

Service Area

We provide Dry needling/acupuncture to all local Preston residents and surrounding communities including Fairfield, Northcote, Heidelberg, Pascoe Vale, Coburg, Ivanhoe, Heidelberg Heights, Reservoir, Thomastown & Thornbury.

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Located close to the border of Preston and Thornbury, Advanced Health Chiropractic provides outstanding and holistic chiropractic, massage and clinical pilates care in a warm and inviting space.

We provide Dry needling/Acupuncture to all local Preston residents and surrounding communities including Fairfield, Northcote, Heidelberg, Pascoe Vale, Coburg, Ivanhoe, Heidelberg Heights, Reservoir, Thomastown & Thornbury.

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Early Morning and Late Appointments
Long 30-45 minute Chiro consultation times
Australian Olympic team massage therapist working on site
Massage appointments starting at $75.00
Weekend Appointments
Our Chiropractor in Preston treats the root causes of injury and biomechanical dysfunction, not just the symptoms using scientific evidence based treatments

What to expect during your first visit at our Preston Acupuncture Dry Needling clinic?

We attempt to diagnose your injury on your first appointment. Our Dry needling and Acupuncture in Preston treats the root causes of injury and biomechanical dysfunction, not just the symptoms using scientific evidence-based treatments.

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Conditions

Here is a list of common injuries we treat:

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