Boles, MO

Boles, MO

Dry Needling Greater Boles, MO. It’s hard to describe how upsetting it can be when pain and lack of motion in our bodies keep us from the the things we love doing, or even make ordinary movements like standing up or sitting down difficult or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Boles, MO, we are constantly looking for new and evidence-backed treatments to help Boles, MO residents get back to their active lifestyle, or just finally live pain free again. Dry needling has proven to be an indispensable tool for many of our patients that relieves pain, softens stiffness, and restores mobility. All of our treatment plans are personalized for each client, the pain or injury that’s affecting them, and the life they want to live. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Boles, MO online or find the location most convenient for you and we will guide you away from chronic pain and back to the activities you love. While it might sound to good to be true, with our tailored care you will be skipping out the door in no time.

What is Dry Needling? | Boles, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also referred to as trigger point dry needling, uses thin filiform needles to puncture the skin and musculoskeletal tissue in order to relieve persistent pain, boost range of motion and return you to the physical lifestyle your used to. Physical therapists often use it as part of a larger treatment regiment that can include posture correction, stretching, massages, and more. Dry needling should solely be performed by medical professionals in Boles, MO, such as the licensed and skilled physical therapists at Axes.

Dry needling is often used to treat myofascial pain. The root myo refers to your muscles, while fascia refers to the connective tissue between the muscles. Myofascial pain is referred to as a chronic pain disorder that can significantly limit people in their daily lives for months or even years. We’ve found that dry needling is an easy and cost-effective pain reliever for Boles, MO residents who are burdened with the exorbitant cost of prescription meds or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

We’ve also found trigger point dry needling to be effective for Boles, MO patients with:

If you’ve been vexed by treatments that just aren’t producing positive outcomes and are doubting whether or not you’ll ever get back to the lifestyle and routine you love and had grown accustomed to, schedule a free screening for your injury or chronic pain with one of our experienced physical and occupational therapists to see if dry needling could finally be the solution you’ve been waiting for.

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

With dry needling, we treat patients by attacking trigger points in the body that are the root cause of your 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 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 as it needs to. By lightly piercing or tearing damaged muscles or tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Boles, MO helps induce an instinctive bodily reaction; the micro-tears tell the body to go into healing mode and return blood flow, oxygen, and essential nutrients into the area. When the tissue is pierced, the needles will stimulate a “twitch” response by sending Axons, or nerve fibers, to the affected areathat will make the trigger point less irritable. That that communication to the brain releases endorphins, which naturally reduces pain and even improves happiness.

Dry Needling Boles, MO | Pain Management | Trigger Point Dry Needling Near Boles

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

Is Dry Needling Painful?

The needles that physical therapists use in dry needling are eight times thinner than needles typically used at hospitals and doctors’ appointments for injections or blood samples, so many of our Boles, MO patients don’t even notice them pierce the skin. some patients report slight 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 soreness in the pierced muscle or tissue for up to a couple days, but after that, you should start feeling the beneficial effects, if you haven’t already.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s carried out by qualified physical therapists, yes. team in Boles, MO is made up of knowledgeable professionals with a deep understanding 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 treatment plan. At Axes, our Boles, MO physical therapists only recommend treatments that have been proven to work through extensive medical and academic studies. 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, how severe the pain is, lack of function, and the affected tissue. Some piercings will be incredibly shallow and the needles will be consistently moved and changed out. In other cases, the needles will remain for a few minutes and will go deeper into the muscle, as often dry needling is the only way to manipulate 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 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 effectively get you back to the activities that are most important to you.

How Quickly Will I See Improvements With Dry Needling?

Some Boles, MO clients get immediate relief, 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?

Not really. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice that seeks to balance a person’s “chi,” or vital life force. Dry needling has its roots in Western medicine and has only been widely used in the last several decades.

Will My Insurance Cover Dry Needling?

That depends on your particular insurance 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 feeling like themselves. We are more than happy to call your insurance company and determine if physical therapy is included in your coverage.

Some of the other services we offer in Boles, MO are:

Dry Needling Boles, MO | Pain Management | Trigger Point Dry Needling Near Boles

Trigger Point Dry Needling in Boles, 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 licensed and skilled physical in Boles, MO work with you as a team to implement a personalized treatment plan that research and experience tells us is effective. We’ve dedicated our practice to positive patient outcomes and getting you back to the activities you love most, whether that running a fast break, taking a morning job, or bending down and picking up your grandkids without feeling any pain. Contact an experienced Boles, MO physical therapist online or call the location nearest you.

Services Offered

Services Offered
  • Physical Therapy
    • Pre/Post Surgical Rehabilitation
    • Acute Injury Management
    • Chronic Injury Management
  • Occupational Therapy
    • Certified Hand Therapy
  • Work Conditioning/Hardening
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • Vestibular Therapy and Post-Concussion Rehabilitation
  • Sports Physical Therapy
  • Trigger Point Dry Needling
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Geriatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTYM)
  • Spine Specialty – Manual Therapy Certified
  • Free Injury Screenings
  • Kinesio Taping®
  • Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

Our Team

Stephen Brunjes
OTR/L, CEAS
Brittany Stapp
Front Office
Sara Dowil
OTR/L, CHT
Mike Faris
Clinic Director, PT, CMPT
Kelly Basler
Front Office
Megan Henderson
OTR/L, CHT

Locations

Begin Your Recovery Today

Injuries and pain shouldn’t keep you from moving and doing the things you love.