At Hurst Podiatry, we offer trigger point dry needling services for people of all ages at our clinics in Healesville, Croydon, Kilsyth and Mooroolbark.

If you’re experiencing pain or any issues with your feet and/or lower limbs in Melbourne, book an appointment to see us now.

What is trigger point dry needling?

Trigger point dry needling is a technique used by Hurst Podiatry’s team to alleviate pain caused by trigger points in the body.

Fine acupuncture needles are placed at the sites of the trigger points that are causing pain. The needles stimulate an unwinding reaction in the muscle, which often produces a small twitch or spasm. This causes the muscle to relax and return to its normal length and a reduction in pain and discomfort for you.

It can be used to treat all sorts of conditions that can occur in the body, including those that may happen in your feet and/or lower limbs.

What are trigger points?

Trigger points are painful nodules that can be found in muscles and are usually painful under direct pressure.

They are often described by the patient as knots and compression on them can elicit pain in the trigger point area or even in other areas.

Trigger points are the binding up of the normally well organised collagen fibres. Normally these collagen fibres will run in neat lines, however, when they bind up, it creates shortness and tension in the muscle.

What is trigger point dry needling used to treat?

When it comes to your feet and lower limbs, trigger dry point needling can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including:

• Achilles tendinosis
• Gastrocnemius and soleus tightness (calf muscles)
• Muscle tendinopathies
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction

These are only some of the conditions that can be treated using trigger point dry needling.

Why Choose Hurst Podiatry for Trigger Point Dry Needling?

At Hurst Podiatry we pride ourselves in our knowledge and expertise in the field of podiatry, including our understanding of trigger point dry needling and its benefits.

We believe in finding the best and most appropriate treatment option for you, and if it includes dry needling, we will work closely with you, so you understand what to expect and why we’re choosing this treatment option.

We approach your foot and lower leg health holistically and like to ensure that we’re providing you with the best and most effective treatment option to suit you and your condition.

We’re also here to answer any questions you have because we want all of our clients, including those using our trigger point needling services in Melbourne, to achieve the best results possible.

If you need help with your feet in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs, schedule an appointment at Hurst Podiatry today.