Dry Needling Des Peres, MO

Dry Needling Greater Des Peres, MO. It’s hard to describe how upsetting it can be when pain and lack of motion in our bodies keep us from the activities we love, or even make ordinary movements like picking something up off the ground challenging or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Des Peres, MO, we are constantly looking for new and treatments that have been proven through research to help Des Peres, 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 valuable, simple, and essential part of their larger physical therapy plan with us. Our treatment plans are as unique as each client, the pain or injury that’s affecting them, and the life they want to live. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Des Peres, MO online or call the location most convenient for you and we will shepherd you toward results and a positive outcome you may have never thought possible. While it might sound to good to be true, with our tailored care you will be sprinting down the court, riding your bike, or just painlessly going through daily life in no time.

What is Dry Needling? | Des Peres, 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 chronic pain, enhance range of motion and return you to feeling like you again. Physical therapists often use it to amplify the effects of a broader physical therapy regiment that can include posture correction, stretching, electrical stimulation, and more. Dry needling should solely be performed by medical professionals in Des Peres, MO, such as the professional and skilled physical and occupational 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 known as a chronic pain condition that can greatly limit people in their daily lives for months or even years. We’ve found that dry needling is a safe and affordable pain reliever for Des Peres, MO residents who are saddled by the increasing cost of prescription meds or have been frustrated by poor results from other treatments.

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

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

If you’ve been flummoxed by unsuccessful 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 professional physical and occupational therapists to discover if dry needling can be implemented into a holistic and proven physical therapy regiment with Axes.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Des Peres, MO Physical Therapy

With dry needling, we treat patients by attacking trigger points in the body that are causing pain and lack of mobility. The trigger point can either affect a localized area or affect an entire region of your body. Trigger points are portions of damaged knotted or strained muscles or tissue that inhibit the flow of blood to that muscle. That means the affected area is not able to heal as it needs to. By gently stabbing or tearing damaged muscles or tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Des Peres, MO helps induce an intuitive response in your nervous system; the micro-tears signal the body to start the healing process and promote the flow of blood and crucial nutrients into the area. Also, 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, natural painkiller.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Trigger Point Dry Needling in Des Peres, 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 Des Peres, MO patients don’t even feel them at first. You may feel some light irritation once the nerve pathways have been activated, but it only lasts for a second and indicates that your body is initiating the desired response. You may feel some soreness in the area for the first day or two, but after that, you should start feeling better, if not earlier.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s performed by experienced physical therapists, yes. team in Des Peres, MO is made up of skilled professionals with a thorough understanding of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems and safe practices.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Absolutely, especially when it is part of a larger, comprehensive treatment plan. At Axes, our Des Peres, MO physical therapists only use techniques and practices that we know are effective because of our experience and extensive medical and academic studies. 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?

That depends on you, how severe the pain is, lack of function, and the affected body part. Some piercings will be largely superficial and the needles will only stay in for 15-20 seconds. In other cases, the needles will remain for as many as 15 or 20 minutes and go to the core of the muscle, as often dry needling is the easiest way to manipulate tissue deep within the muscles. All Axes physical therapy regiments 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 plan to you to get you the best outcome possible and efficiently get you back to doing what you love most.

How Quickly Will I See Results With Dry Needling?

Some Des Peres, MO clients express immediate relief, while others will need two or three sessions. Rest assured, all of our patients eventually see improvements.

Isn’t Dry Needling Just the Same as Acupuncture?

Only in that they use similar needles. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical technique, practiced for thousands of years, that seeks to align a patient’s flow of energy. Dry needling is based on Western medicine and has only become popular in the last couple 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 live without pain and get back to living the life they want. If you’d like, we’ll reach out to your insurance company and determine if physical therapy is included in your coverage.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Des Peres, MO | Axes Physical Therapy

Many of our patients come to us after months or even years of pain and mobility issues that just won’t go away, even after extensive treatment. At Axes, our professional and experienced physical and occupational in Des Peres, MO act as part of your team to implement a tailored treatment plan that we’ve seen be successful with our own eyes. We’ve devoted our practice to positive patient outcomes 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 go about your day without feeling any pain. Reach out to a knowledgeable Des Peres, MO physical therapist online or call the location nearest you.