Dry Needling Arnold, MO

Dry Needling Greater Arnold, MO. It’s hard to describe how it feels when pain and lack of mobility in our bodies keep us from the the things we love doing, or even make basic tasks like getting in and out of the car difficult or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Arnold, MO, we are constantly looking for new and treatments that have been proven through research to help Arnold, MO residents recover from their injuries or chronic pain and get back to their active lifestyle. Many of our patients have found that dry needling is a valuable, easy, and important part of a more comprehensive treatment regiment with us. We tailor all of our physical therapy services specifically to each client, their ailment, and the activity level they’re striving to get back to. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Arnold, MO online or find the location most convenient for you and we will guide you toward true pain relief and freedom of mobility. Though it may be hard to believe now, with our personalized care you will be leaping for joy sooner than you think.

What is Dry Needling? | Arnold, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also called trigger point dry needling, employs thin filiform needles to pierce the skin and musculoskeletal tissue in order to alleviate frequent pain, improve range of motion and return you to normal function and the active lifestyle you desire. Physical therapists often include it in a holistic treatment regiment along with posture education, manual therapy, massages, and more. Dry needling should exclusively be carried out by healthcare professionals in Arnold, MO, such as the licensed and knowledgeable physical therapists at Axes.

Dry needling is often used to treat myofascial pain. “Myofacial” is rooted in Greek, with myo meaning muscles and fascia meaning a “flat band,” or the connective tissue inside and surrounding the muscles. Myofascial pain is considered a chronic pain disorder that can affect people until they find proven and successful treatment. We’ve found that dry needling is an easy and affordable pain reliever for Arnold, MO residents who are saddled by the exorbitant cost of prescription meds or have been frustrated by lack of results from other treatments.

We’ve also implemented trigger point dry needling for Arnold, MO residents with:

Soft tissue injuries
Back pain
Neck pain
Knee injuries and other joint problems
Chronic migraines and headaches
Arthritis
Rotator cuff tears
Various sports injuries
Various spinal issues
Various hand injuries like carpal tunnel
Phantom pain
Sciatica

If you’ve been disheartened by ineffective treatments in the past and are doubting whether or not you’ll ever get back to the lifestyle and routine you love and had grown accustomed to, make an appointment for a free screening for your injury or chronic pain with one of our knowledgeable physical and occupational therapists to learn if dry needling can be implemented into a holistic and evidence-backed treatment plan with Axes.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Arnold, MO Physical Therapy

With dry needling, we treat patients by focusing on specific areas or regions, known as trigger points, that are the root cause of limiting pain. The trigger point can either affect a localized area or affect an entire region of your body. Trigger points are segments of damaged tight or stressed muscles or tissue that restrict blood flow to that area and surrounding areas. That means the affected area is not able to heal properly. By lightly puncturing or tearing the knots in your tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Arnold, MO helps induce an instinctive bodily reaction; the micro-tears tell the body to heal the muscle and tissue and promote the flow of blood and essential nutrients into the area. In addition, the needles will prompt a “twitch” response by initiating a nerve pathway that can change the biochemical makeup of the trigger point. That that communication to the brain releases endorphins, the body’s own, homemade pain reliever.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Trigger Point Dry Needling in Arnold, MO

Is Dry Needling Painful?

The needles used to penetrate your muscles are eight times thinner than needles typically used at hospitals and doctors’ appointments for injections or blood samples, so many of our Arnold, MO patients don’t even feel them pierce the skin. some patients report slight irritation when the twitch response is induced, but it is incredibly brief and is a signal that dry needling is working. You may feel some dull aches in the affected region for 24 to 48 hours, but after that, you should start feeling the beneficial effects, if you haven’t already.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s performed by experienced physical therapists, there is absolutely no risk. team in Arnold, MO is made up of knowledgeable professionals with a thorough understanding of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems and safe practices.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Absolutely, especially when combined with other pain management and mobility techniques. At Axes, our Arnold, MO physical therapists only use techniques and practices that have been proven to work through extensive research. Studies show the advantages trigger point dry needling can have for people with injuries or chronic pain.

How Long Do The Needles Stay in For? How Deep They Go?

We base that on you, how severe the pain is, lack of movement, and the affected tissue. Some piercings will not go very deep and the needles will only stay in for 15-20 seconds. In other cases, the needles will stay in for as many as 15 or 20 minutes and penetrate deep into the muscle, as often dry needling is the only way to access tissue deep within the muscles. Your entire experience at Axes will be based exclusively on what is best for you.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

Again, that we will make a personalized recommendation based on your needs. Depending on your injury or pain and how your body heals, you could need anywhere from one to six sessions to get the most out of dry needling. We’ll tailor your experience to you to get you the best outcome possible and efficiently get you back to the activities that you love most.

How Quickly Will I See Results With Dry Needling?

Some Arnold, MO clients can feel improvements right away, while others may have to wait a day, or may not feel the benefits until their second session.

Are Dry Needling and Acupuncture the Same?

This is a common misconception, but no. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice that aims to balance a patient’s “chi,” or vital life force. Dry needling is based on Western medicine and has only gained traction in the last several decades.

Will My Insurance Cover Dry Needling?

Insurance plans all vary, so we can’t know until we look at your personal plan. At Axes, we believe everyone should have access to the effective and evidence-backed physical therapy they need to improve their quality of life and get back to living the life they want. We are more than happy to go over your insurance plan and determine if physical therapy is included in your coverage.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Arnold, MO | Axes Physical Therapy

We’ve seen so many patients frustrated by an inability to find pain relief or a return to normal function and activity through medication or other treatments. At Axes, our qualified and experienced physical in Arnold, MO work with you as a team to implement a personalized treatment plan with a proven track record of success. We’ve pledged our practice to positive patient outcomes and getting you back to the activities you love most, whether that be sliding into home plate, dominating your local pickleball league, or just being able to wake up, go to sleep, and in between do what you want to do without feeling any pain. Contact a knowledgeable Arnold, MO physical therapist online or call the location most convenient for you.