Dry Needling Augusta, MO

Dry Needling Greater Augusta, MO. It’s hard to describe how devastating it can be when pain and lack of motion in our bodies keep us from the the things we love doing, or even make daily movements like climbing the stairs painful or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Augusta, MO, we are constantly looking for cutting edge and evidence-backed treatments to help Augusta, MO residents get back to their active lifestyle, or just finally live pain free again. Many of our patients have found that dry needling is a successful, effortless, and important part of their larger physical therapy regiment with us. We tailor all of our physical therapy services specifically to each client, their injury, and the activity level they’re striving to get back to. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Augusta, MO online or call the location nearest you and we will shepherd you toward true pain relief and freedom of mobility. Though it may be hard to believe now, with our customized care you will be sprinting down the field, jogging through the park, or just painlessly going through daily life in no time.

What is Dry Needling? | Augusta, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also known as trigger point dry needling, uses thin filiform needles to penetrate the skin and underlying muscles and connective tissue in order to reduce chronic pain, boost range of motion and return you to feeling like you again. Physical therapists often include it in a broader treatment regiment that can include posture education, manual therapy, electrical stimulation, and more. Dry needling should solely be done by healthcare professionals in Augusta, MO, such as the qualified and knowledgeable physical and occupational therapists at Axes.

Dry needling is often used to treat myofascial pain. “Myofacial” comes from 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 appropriate and successful treatment. We’ve found that dry needling is a safe and economical pain reliever for Augusta, MO residents who are saddled by the increasing price of prescription meds or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

Trigger point dry needling is also ideal for Augusta, MO residents with:

Soft tissue injuries
Back pain
Neck pain
Knee injuries and other joint conditions
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 vexed by treatments that just aren’t working and are getting anxious to 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 licensed physical and occupational therapists to learn if dry needling could finally be the solution you need to end your chronic pain for good.

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

Dry needling works by attacking trigger points in the body that are causing pain and lack of mobility. The pain may either be specific to the trigger point, or radiate out to affect an entire region of your body. Trigger points are segments of inflamed tensed or strained muscles or tissue that restrict blood flow to that area and surrounding areas. That means the affected area is not able to heal as it needs to. By gently piercing or tearing the knots in your tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Augusta, MO helps induce an intuitive response in your nervous system; the micro-tears signal the body to go into healing mode and promote the flow of blood and critical nutrients into the area. Also, the needles will induce 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, natural painkiller.

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

Does Dry Needling Hurt?

The needles used to penetrate your muscles are eight times thinner than needles used for shots and vaccines, so many of our Augusta, MO patients don’t even feel them until they get deeper into the muscle. You may feel some faint discomfort once the nerve pathways have been activated, but it is incredibly brief and shows that the desired effect is already taking hold. Some patients report some dull aches in the pierced muscle or tissue for the first day or two, but after that, you should start noticing improvements in pain and mobility, if not earlier.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s conducted by experienced physical therapists, there is absolutely no risk. All of our physical therapists in Augusta, MO are skilled professionals with a extensive grasp of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems and safe practices.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Without a doubt, especially when it is part of a larger, comprehensive physical therapy regiment. At Axes, our Augusta, MO physical therapists only recommend treatments that have been proven to work through extensive research. Studies have demonstrated that trigger point dry needling effectively reduces pain and improves function.

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

We base that on you, your level of pain, lack of mobility, and the affected region. Some piercings will not go very deep and the needles will only stay in for 15-20 seconds. In other cases, the needles will remain for a few minutes and penetrate deep into the muscle, as often dry needling is the only way to treat harder to reach muscles and tissue. All Axes treatment regiments are unique, just like our patients.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

Again, that depends on you. Most patients need anywhere from one to six sessions to reap the full benefits. We’ll customize your experience to you to get you the maximum benefit and efficiently get you back to the activities that you love most.

How Quickly Will I See Results With Dry Needling?

Some Augusta, MO patients get immediate relief, while others may have to wait a day, or may not feel the benefits until their second session.

Isn’t Dry Needling Just the Same as Acupuncture?

This is a common misconception, but no. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical technique that aims to align a patient’s flow of energy. Dry needling is based on Western medicine and has only recently become widely used by physical therapists and other medical professionals.

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 deserves the professional, personalized, and proven treatment plans they need to improve their quality of life and get back to the active lifestyle they’re accustomed to. If you’d like, we’ll contact your insurance company and determine if physical therapy is included in your coverage.

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

Many of our patients come to us as their last resort because, after all sorts of medication and other treatments, they still just can’t find relief. At Axes, our professional and skilled physical and occupational in Augusta, MO work with you as a team to devise a tailored treatment plan with a proven track record of success. We’ve dedicated our practice to getting the best results for our clients and getting you back to the activities you love most, whether that running a fast break, biking through the park, or bending down and picking up your grandkids without feeling any pain. Contact a professional Augusta, MO physical therapist online or call the location nearest you.