Could dry needling therapy help your musculoskeletal condition?
Dry needling is a type of therapy that involves inserting thin needles into the skin and muscles where trigger points (tight bands of muscle) are located. This can often help people feel less pain and tightness in the area being treated, and is particularly useful for neck, back, and shoulder pain.
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What is Dry Needling?
Our friendly team of Physiotherapists and Chiropractors at Blacktown Health can help you safely trial this this treatment.
How does Dry Needling work?
During a dry needling session, one of our Physiotherapists or Chiropractors will insert a thin needle into the skin and into the trigger point. The needle is moved back and forth in the muscle, which helps to release the tension in the trigger point.
This release of tension can help to reduce pain, increase range of motion, and improve function in the affected area. It is thought that the needles help stimulate the body's natural healing response by increasing blood flow to the affected area. An increase in blood flow can help to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscle tissues, which helps promote healing and reduce inflammation.
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What does dry needling feel like?
During the treatment, you may feel a slight prick or pinch as the needle is inserted, but it shouldn't be painful. Once the needle is in place, you may feel a dull ache or tingling sensation in the muscle, which is a sign that the trigger point is being stimulated. Many people find dry needling acupuncture to be a relaxing and therapeutic experience, and it can be a useful addition to other physiotherapy treatments for muscle pain and tension.
Frequently asked questions about Dry Needling
To make an appointment for Dry Needling, please call us on 02 9190 7650, and make an appointment to see one of our Physiotherapists or Chiropractors at Tangram Health. You can also Book Online through our online booking system. We also use HotDoc and HealthEngine if you are signed up to them too.
No, you do not need a referral to see our Physiotherapists or Chiropractors for Dry Needling. If you do have a complex medical history though, having a referral from your GP or specialist will help us better understand your medical conditions though.
The cost of Dry Needling is included in our normal consultation fees to see our Physiotherapists and Chiropractors. For the first session the cost is $130, and for any follow up sessions the cost is $100.
If you have private health insurance, they usually cover around half the cost, and you can expect to pay around $60 out of pocket for the first session, and $50 out of pocket for the follow-up session. Please check with your specific health fund for a more accurate quote.
If you have a referral from your GP under a Medicare Team Care Arrangement / Care Plan / EPC program, then the cost is $42 out of pocket. These can be bulk billed with some of our Physiotherapists and Chiropractors for those experiencing financial difficulty, or if specifically requested by your GP.
For our Senior Titled Physiotherapists and Senior Chiropractors, the cost is $150 for the first session, and $110 for any follow-up sessions. With Medicare referrals, the out of pocket cost is $52. Unfortunately bulk-billing is not available with senior staff.
Our Dry Needling session are billed under a standard Physiotherapy or Chiropractic session with private health insurance, and not under the Acupuncture category. Every health fund provides a slightly different rebate, depending on what your specific policy is. For most health funds, they cover around half the cost to see the Physiotherapist and Chiropractor, and most people pay around $60 for the first session, and around $50 for their follow-up sessions. You can check with your health fund directly to see how much the cost will be. We use the 500/1002 code for the first session and the 505/1006 code for any follow up sessions if you'd like to contact your health insurance company for an accrate quote for your rebate.
Yes! If you are experiencing financial difficulty and have a referral from your GP under a Medicare Team Care Arrangement (also known as a Care Plan or EPC referral), we can bulk-bill Physiotherapy and Chiropractic sessions for Dry Needling, which will be at no out of pocket cost to you. This is only available with some of our Physiotherapists and Chiropractors though, and unfortunately not with senior staff.
Ready to book an appointment with us?
Visit our Online Bookings page where you can see what times are available and book appointments with all our great Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, and Exercise Physiologists in Blacktown. You can also find us and book appointments via HotDoc and HealthEngine.
Rather speak to someone? Simply give us a call on 02 8662 0496 and our friendly receptionists can help you find a time that suits, and answer any questions you might have.
