Dry Needling Festus, MO

Dry Needling Greater Festus, MO. It’s impossible to describe how upsetting it can be when pain and lack of mobility in our bodies won’t allows us to participate in the the things we love doing, or even make ordinary movements like picking something up off the ground painful or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Festus, MO, we are constantly looking for cutting edge and treatments that have been proven through research to help Festus, 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 essential part of their larger treatment regiment 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 Festus, MO online or call the location nearest you and we will guide you away from chronic pain and back to the activities you love. Though it may be hard to believe now, with our personalized care you will be leaping for joy sooner than you think.

What is Dry Needling? | Festus, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also called trigger point dry needling, uses thin filiform needles to perforate the skin and underlying muscles and connective tissue in order to alleviate frequent pain, enhance range of motion and return you to the physical lifestyle your used to. Physical therapists often use it to amplify the effects of a larger physical therapy regiment along with posture correction, manual therapy, electrical stimulation, and more. Dry needling should exclusively be done by medical professionals in Festus, MO, such as the professional and experienced 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 affect people for months or even years. In our experience and based on our research, dry needling is a safe and cost-effective pain reliever for Festus, MO residents who are saddled by the rising price of medication or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

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

Soft tissue injuries
Back pain
Neck pain
Knee injuries and other joint problems
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 vexed by ineffective treatments in the past and are wondering if 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 qualified physical and occupational therapists to learn if dry needling can be implemented into a comprehensive and proven treatment regiment with Axes.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Festus, 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 joint or muscle group. Trigger points are sections of damaged over-stretched or stressed muscles or tissue that limit the flow of blood to that muscle. That makes recovery more difficult. By softly stabbing or tearing damaged muscles or tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Festus, MO helps prompt a natural response in your nervous system; the micro-tears signal the body to start the healing process and promote the flow of blood and critical nutrients into the area. In addition, the needles will induce a “twitch” response by initiating a nerve pathway that can change the biochemical makeup of the trigger point. That that communication within the nervous system releases endorphins, which naturally reduces pain and even improves happiness.

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

Is Dry Needling Painful?

The needles used to penetrate your muscles are eight times thinner than needles used for injections, so many of our Festus, MO patients don’t even feel them pierce the skin. some patients report mild discomfort when the twitch response is induced, 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 feeling the beneficial effects, if you haven’t already.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s performed by professional physical therapists, yes. All of our physical therapists in Festus, 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 Festus, MO physical therapists only use techniques and practices that we know are effective because of our experience and extensive medical and academic studies. Studies have demonstrated 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?

The specific dry needling techniques we use will be personalized to your needs. Some piercings will be incredibly shallow and the needles will be consistently moved and changed out. Other times, the needles will stay in for a few minutes and go to the core of the muscle, as often dry needling is the easiest way to access 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 we will make a personalized recommendation based on your needs. Some patients see significant improvement after one session, while others need five or six sessions to get the full benefit. We’ll customize your experience to you to get you the best outcome possible and effectively get you back to doing what you love most.

How Quickly Does Dry Needling Work?

Some Festus, MO patients find 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?

This is a common misconception, but no. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical technique, practiced for thousands of years, that aims to balance a patient’s “chi,” or vital life force. Dry needling has its roots in Western medicine and has only gained traction in the last two or three decades.

Will My Insurance Cover Dry Needling?

That depends on your specific insurance 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. We are more than happy to call your insurance company and investigate how much coverage you can receive.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Festus, 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 knowledgeable physical and occupational in Festus, MO act as part of your team to devise a personalized treatment plan that research and experience tells us is effective. We’ve committed 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 go about your day without feeling any pain. Reach out to a knowledgeable Festus, MO physical therapist online or call the location most convenient for you.