Dry Needling Desoto, MO

Dry Needling Greater Desoto, MO. It’s impossible to describe how debilitating it can be when pain and lack of motion in our bodies won’t allows us to engage in the the things we love doing, or even make daily tasks like standing up or sitting down challenging or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Desoto, MO, we are constantly looking for new and evidence-backed treatments to help Desoto, 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, simple, and important part of a more comprehensive physical therapy plan with us. Our treatment plans are as unique 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 Desoto, MO online or reach out to the location most convenient for you and we will shepherd you away from chronic pain and back to the activities you love. Though it may be difficult to believe now, with our customized care you will be skipping out the door in no time.

What is Dry Needling? | Desoto, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also called trigger point dry needling, uses thin filiform needles to puncture the skin and musculoskeletal tissue in order to alleviate frequent pain, boost range of motion and return you to feeling like you again. Physical therapists often use it to amplify the effects of a holistic treatment plan that can include posture education, exercises, heat therapy, and more. Dry needling should solely be carried out by medical professionals in Desoto, MO, such as the professional 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 referred to as a chronic pain condition that can affect people for months or even years. We’ve found that dry needling is a simple and economical alternative for Desoto, MO residents who are burdened with the increasing price of prescription meds or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

We’ve also implemented trigger point dry needling for Desoto, MO patients with:

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

If you’ve been frustrated by unsuccessful treatments in the past 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 experienced physical and occupational therapists to discover if dry needling can be implemented into a comprehensive and evidence-backed physical therapy plan with Axes.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Desoto, 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 trigger point can either affect a localized area or affect an entire region of your body. Trigger points are portions of inflamed taut 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 gently puncturing or tearing the knots in your tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Desoto, MO helps stimulate an intuitive response in your nervous system; the micro-tears influence the body to go into healing mode and promote the flow of blood and vital nutrients into the area. In addition, the needles will induce a “twitch” response by sending Axons, or nerve fibers, to the affected areathat will make the trigger point less irritable. That causes the brain to release endorphins, which naturally reduces pain and even improves happiness.

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

Is Dry Needling Painful?

The needles that physical therapists use in dry needling are eight times thinner than needles used for injections, so many of our Desoto, MO patients don’t even sense them at first. You may feel some light irritation from the twitch response, but it is incredibly brief and shows that the desired effect is already taking hold. You may feel some soreness in the pierced muscle or tissue for the first day or two, but after that, you should start feeling better, if not earlier.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s conducted by experienced physical therapists, there is nothing to worry about. team in Desoto, MO is made up of skilled professionals with a extensive grasp of the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Absolutely, especially when it is part of a larger, comprehensive treatment regiment. At Axes, our Desoto, MO physical therapists only develop plans that have been proven to work through 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 tissue. Some piercings will be largely superficial and the needles will only stay in for 15-20 seconds. Other times, the needles will stay in for as many as 15 or 20 minutes and go to the core of the muscle, as often dry needling is the only way to treat harder to reach muscles and tissue. All Axes physical therapy plans are unique, just like our patients.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

Again, that depends on you. 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 return you to doing what you love most.

How Quickly Will I See Results With Dry Needling?

Some Desoto, MO patients can feel the process working right away, while others will need two or three sessions. Rest assured, all of our patients eventually see improvements.

Are Dry Needling and Acupuncture the Same?

Not really. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice that seeks to balance a person’s “life force.” Dry needling has its roots in Western medicine and has only been widely used 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 deserves the professional, personalized, and proven treatment plans they need to improve their quality of life and get back to feeling like themselves. If it’s easiest for you, we can go over your insurance plan and investigate how much coverage you can receive.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Desoto, 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 in Desoto, MO work with you as a team to design a tailored treatment plan that research and experience tells us is effective. 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, 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. Reach out to an experienced Desoto, MO physical therapist online or call the location most convenient for you.