Dry Needling Eureka, MO

Dry Needling Greater Eureka, MO. It’s hard to describe how it feels when pain and lack of mobility in our bodies keep us from the the things we love doing, or even make daily tasks like picking something up off the ground difficult or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Eureka, MO, we are constantly looking for cutting edge and treatments that have been demonstrated through research to help Eureka, MO residents recover from their injuries or chronic pain and get back to what they most love doing. Dry needling has proven to be an indispensable tool for many of our patients that eases pain, softens stiffness, and restores mobility. We tailor all of our physical therapy services specifically to each client, their ailment, and the activity level they’re striving to get back to. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Eureka, MO online or find the location closest to 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 customized care you will be leaping for joy in no time.

What is Dry Needling? | Eureka, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also known as trigger point dry needling, employs thin filiform needles to penetrate the skin and underlying muscles and connective tissue in order to reduce chronic pain, improve range of motion and return you to normal function and the active lifestyle you desire. Physical therapists often use it as part of a larger physical therapy regiment that can include posture education, manual therapy, electrical stimulation, and more. Dry needling should exclusively be done by medical professionals in Eureka, MO, such as the qualified and knowledgeable physical 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 considered a chronic pain disorder that can significantly limit people in their daily lives until they find proven and effective treatment. We’ve found that dry needling is a simple and economical alternative for Eureka, MO residents who are burdened with the increasing cost of prescription meds or have been frustrated by lack of results from other treatments.

We’ve also implemented trigger point dry needling for Eureka, MO patients 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 frustrated by treatments that just aren’t producing results 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 proven treatment plan with Axes.

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

Dry needling works 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 sections of damaged knotted or irritated 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 piercing or tearing the knots in your tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Eureka, 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. When the tissue is pierced, 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, which naturally reduces pain and even improves happiness.

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

Does Dry Needling Hurt?

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 Eureka, MO patients don’t even feel them until they get deeper into the muscle. some patients report slight irritation once the nerve pathways have been activated, but it is incredibly brief and is a signal that dry needling is working. You may feel some dull aches in the pierced muscle or tissue for up to a couple days, but after that, you should start feeling better, if not earlier.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s conducted by qualified physical therapists, yes. team in Eureka, MO is made up of knowledgeable professionals with a deep grasp of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems and safe practices.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Absolutely, especially when it is part of a larger, comprehensive physical therapy plan. At Axes, our Eureka, MO physical therapists only develop plans that we know are effective because of our experience and extensive research. 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 personalized to your needs. Some piercings will not go very deep and the needles will only stay in for 15-20 seconds. In other cases, the needles will stay in for as many as 15 or 20 minutes and penetrate deep into the muscle, as often dry needling is the easiest 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. Most patients need anywhere from one to six sessions to reap the full benefits. We’ll tailor your experience to you to get you the maximum benefit and effectively return you to doing what you love most.

How Quickly Will I See Results With Dry Needling?

Some Eureka, MO patients can feel improvements right away, while others may have to wait a day, or may not feel the benefits until their second session.

Isn’t Dry Needling Just the Same as Acupuncture?

This is a common misconception, but no. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical technique, invented thousands of years ago, that seeks to align a person’s “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?

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 live without pain and get back to living the life they want. If it’s easiest for you, we can contact your insurance company and determine if physical therapy is included in your coverage.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Eureka, 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 skilled physical in Eureka, MO act as part of your team to design a customized treatment plan with a proven track record of success. We’ve dedicated our practice to reducing and eliminating pain, restoring mobility, and getting you back to the activities you love most, whether that running a fast break, 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 an experienced Eureka, MO physical therapist online or call the location most convenient for you.