Dry Needling Dutzow, MO

Dry Needling Greater Dutzow, MO. It’s hard to describe how it feels when pain and lack of motion in our bodies is preventing us from participating in the the things we love doing, or even make basic movements like climbing the stairs painful or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Dutzow, MO, we are constantly looking for new and evidence-backed treatments to help Dutzow, MO residents get back to their active lifestyle, or just finally live pain free again. Dry needling has proven to be an irreplaceable tool for many of our patients that alleviates pain, releases tension, and restores mobility. 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 Dutzow, MO online or find 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 sprinting down the court, riding your bike, or just painlessly going through daily life in no time.

What is Dry Needling? | Dutzow, 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 relieve persistent pain, boost range of motion and return you to normal function and the active lifestyle you desire. Physical therapists often include it in a broader physical therapy plan that can include posture correction, manual therapy, heat therapy, and more. Dry needling should solely be performed by medical professionals in Dutzow, MO, such as the professional and knowledgeable 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 referred to as a chronic pain disorder that can drastically limit people in their daily lives until they find proven and successful treatment. We’ve found that dry needling is a safe and cost-effective alternative for Dutzow, 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 Dutzow, 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 producing results and are getting anxious to 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 learn if dry needling can be implemented into a comprehensive and proven physical therapy plan with Axes.

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

Dry needling works 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 irritated muscles or tissue that limit the flow of blood to that muscle. That makes recovery more difficult. By softly puncturing or tearing the knots in your tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Dutzow, MO helps stimulate an intuitive bodily reaction; the micro-tears tell the body to start the healing process and promote the flow of blood and vital nutrients into the area. When the tissue is pierced, the needles will prompt 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, which naturally reduces pain and even improves happiness.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Trigger Point Dry Needling in Dutzow, 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 Dutzow, MO patients don’t even feel them until they get deeper into the muscle. You may feel some slight irritation 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 area 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 qualified physical therapists, there is absolutely no risk. All of our physical therapists in Dutzow, MO are knowledgeable professionals with a extensive understanding 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 Dutzow, 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?

The specific dry needling techniques we use will be tailored to your needs. Some piercings will be largely superficial and the needles will be consistently moved and changed out. Other times, the needles will remain for as many as 15 or 20 minutes and penetrate deep into the muscle, as often dry needling is the most effective way to manipulate harder to reach muscles and tissue. 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. 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 safely return you to the activities that you love most.

How Quickly Does Dry Needling Work?

Some Dutzow, MO clients get immediate relief, 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 patient’s “life force.” Dry needling has its roots in Western medicine and has only reached widespread appeal in the last couple 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 live without pain and get back to living the life they want. We are more than happy to contact your insurance company and investigate how much coverage you can receive.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Dutzow, 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 professional and experienced physical in Dutzow, MO work with you as a team to design a tailored treatment plan that we’ve seen be successful with our own eyes. We’ve devoted 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. Get in touch with a knowledgeable Dutzow, MO physical therapist online or call the location most convenient for you.