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Dry Needling
Relief from Headaches, Pain & Muscle Tightness



Dry needling can be very effective on all the conditions mentioned above as well as many other conditions to

Dry needling refers to a safe Western medicine technique where our senior physiotherapists use sterile acupuncture needles release tight bands within/inside an over-active (spasmic) muscle.

Not to worry, these dry needling needles are very, very fine single-use single filament needles are inserted into the skin and muscle targeting these “triggers points” or “knots”.

Myofascial trigger points have been proven to be a common source of

  • localized pain
  • referred/radiating pain
  • block/decreased movements

Trigger points are often caused by

  • overuse (repetitive strain)
  • poor posture / poor postural habits
  • poorly designed work places or habits
  • increased stress
  • by-product from an injury

One very common example of trigger point pain...the dreaded common tension headache!

How can Dry Needling help?

So when the very fine dry needle is inserted into the trigger point, it enters into the very tight muscle's golgi tendon, and causes a "twitch" response which causes the tight muscles to contract tight then become very relaxed and normalized.

Some patients are surprised at how fast it works as it is a very normal physiological and biological response .

Does dry needling come with Any Side Effects?

There is no side effects associated with dry needling as there is

  • no medications involved
  • no surgery involved

And it ranges from person-to-person, but most patients may feel a pin prick sensation when you feel the "twitch" experience, but it eases almost immediately when the tight muscle relaxes.

Some patients report muscle soreness or a feeling of bruised muscles that can last up to 24 hours after the dry needling physiotherapy session (this is a similar feeling to post-exercise aches)

Our senior specialist physiotherapist will have been specifically trained, experienced and certified in using dry needling physiotherapy technique to help relief pain from tight muscles.



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Phoenix Rehab physio Services

Phoenix Rehab Group works with specialist physiotherapists and rehab therapists who are highly trained, qualified, experienced and passionate to provide high level of expert care to our patients.



HAND THERAPY &  SPLINTING

Patients who sustained injuries to their elbows, forearms, hands, wrists (sprains and fractures) and fingers, and requires Hand Therapy to increase the function of their hand following injuries or post-operations as well as custom made hand splints.

Commonly treated hand pain injuries includes



CLINICAL PILATES & WELLNESS PILATES

Clinical Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on

  • posture
  •  core stability
  • balance
  • control
  • strength
  • flexibility and
  • breathing

It is a system of safe and effective exercises, which meet specific individual needs, to treat a wide range of injuries and conditions.

You may do Pilates as matwork or with the reformer or both, and every session will be customized 100% to your fitness, injury and tolerance.



TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM)



DEEP TISSUE RELEASE & SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY

Sports and deep tissue release massage helps to increase nutrient-rich blood flow to tired, tight and tense muscles to

  • accelerate recovery and
  • shorten downtime / recovery period required

It also prevents muscles from scar tissue micro-tears (and potential ruptures), and increases muscle performance.

Done regularly, it will keeps your muscles healthy and fit with body/movement-confidence. Read the benefits of regular deep tissue release therapy here.



ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

All our allied health therapists and TCM physicians are fully insured and registered with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Board (TCMB).

See our entire team here with introductions and their specializations.

At the first session, our specialist physiotherapists will carry out a thorough assessment, helping them to select the most appropriate treatment to help you recover as well as provide treatment in the same session.

Follow up sessions are inline to provide expert treatment for your pain as well as prescribing specific exercises to reduce your risk of re-injury and giving you a long term solution.

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book your physio appointment or enquire now

Email questions and your preferred physiotherapy timings to nigel@phoenixrehabgroup.com or

WhatsApp / SMS your name, preferred date, time and enquiries to +6588001830

Clinic Locations: See how to get to us here