Dry Needling Greater Chain of Rocks, MO. It’s impossible to describe how it feels when pain and lack of motion in our bodies is preventing us from participating in the activities we love, or even make daily tasks like picking something up off the ground painful or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Chain of Rocks, MO, we are constantly looking for innovative and treatments that have been proven through research to help Chain of Rocks, 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, releases tension, and restores mobility. Our treatment plans are as distinctive as each client, the pain or injury that’s affecting them, and the activity level they’re striving to get back to. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Chain of Rocks, MO online or reach out to 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 personalized care you will be leaping for joy in no time.

What is Dry Needling? | Chain of Rocks, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also called trigger point dry needling, uses thin filiform needles to penetrate the skin and underlying muscles and connective tissue in order to alleviate persistent pain, improve range of motion and return you to the physical lifestyle your used to. Physical therapists often include it in a comprehensive treatment regiment along with posture education, stretching, heat therapy, and more. Dry needling should solely be performed by healthcare professionals in Chain of Rocks, MO, such as the professional and knowledgeable physical and occupational 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 referred to as a chronic pain condition that can affect people until they find appropriate and successful treatment. In our experience and based on our research, dry needling is an easy and cost-effective pain reliever for Chain of Rocks, MO residents who are saddled by the increasing price of medication or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

Trigger point dry needling is also ideal for Chain of Rocks, 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
• Certain hand injuries like carpal tunnel
• Phantom pain
• Sciatica

If you’ve been flummoxed by ineffective treatments in the past and are doubting whether or not you’ll ever get back to the activities you love, make an appointment for a free screening for your injury or chronic pain with one of our licensed physical and occupational therapists to see if dry needling could finally be the solution you’ve been waiting for.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Chain of Rocks, 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 pain may either be specific to the trigger point, or radiate out to affect an entire region of your body. Trigger points are portions of damaged tensed or strained muscles or tissue that restrict blood flow to that area and surrounding areas. That makes recovery more difficult. By lightly stabbing or tearing damaged muscles or tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Chain of Rocks, MO helps stimulate a natural response in your nervous system; the micro-tears influence the body to heal the muscle and tissue and return blood flow, oxygen, 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 tells the brain to release endorphins, the body’s own, natural painkiller.

Frequently Asked Questions: Trigger Point Dry Needling in Chain of Rocks, MO

Does Dry Needling Hurt?

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 Chain of Rocks, MO patients don’t even notice them until they get deeper into the muscle. You may feel some slight irritation from the twitch response, but it lasts for less than two seconds and is a signal that dry needling is working. You may feel some soreness in the area for up to a couple days, but after that, you should start noticing improvements in pain and mobility, if you haven’t already.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s done by professional physical therapists, there is absolutely no risk. team in Chain of Rocks, MO is made up of knowledgeable professionals with a extensive grasp of the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Absolutely, especially when combined with other pain management and mobility techniques. At Axes, our Chain of Rocks, MO physical therapists only develop plans that we know are effective because of our experience and extensive research. Studies show 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 body part. Some piercings will not go very deep and the needles will be consistently moved and changed out. In other cases, the needles will stay in for a few minutes and will go deeper into the muscle, as often dry needling is the easiest way to manipulate tissue deep within the muscles. All Axes treatment plans are unique, just like our patients.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

Again, that depends on you. Some patients see significant improvement after one session, while others need five or six sessions to get the full benefit. We’ll tailor your experience to you to get you the maximum benefit and effectively return you to the activities that matter most to you.

How Quickly Does Dry Needling Work?

Some Chain of Rocks, MO patients can feel the process working 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 technique that aims to align a person’s “chi,” or vital life force. Dry needling has its roots in Western medicine and has only recently become widely used by physical therapists and other medical professionals.

Will My Insurance Cover Dry Needling?

That depends on your specific 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 the active lifestyle they’re accustomed to. We are more than happy to go over your insurance plan and determine if physical therapy is included in your coverage.

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

• Neck Pain Treatment
• Physical Therapy Clinic
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
• Sciatica Treatment
• Sports Medicine
• Hand Pain Physical Therapy
• Foot & Ankle Pain Treatment
• Hip Pain Treatment
• Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
• Stroke Rehabilitation

Trigger Point Dry Needling in Chain of Rocks, 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 licensed and knowledgeable physical in Chain of Rocks, MO act as part of your team to devise a personalized treatment plan with a proven track record of success. We’ve pledged our practice to getting the best results for our clients and getting you back to the activities you love most, whether that backward kicks on a soccer field, taking a morning job, or just being able to wake up, go to sleep, and in between do what you want to do without feeling any pain. Reach out to a knowledgeable Chain of Rocks, MO physical therapist online or call the location nearest you.