Dry Needling Gray Summit, MO

Dry Needling Greater Gray Summit, 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 activities we love, or even make daily movements like getting in and out of the car difficult or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Gray Summit, MO, we are constantly looking for cutting edge and treatments that have been proven through research to help Gray Summit, MO residents return to normalcy and get back to the activities they love the most. Many of our patients have found that dry needling is an effective, simple, and vital part of their larger physical therapy regiment with us. Our treatment plans are as distinctive as each client, their ailment, and the activity level they’re striving to get back to. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Gray Summit, 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 tough to believe now, with our customized care you will be skipping out the door in no time.

What is Dry Needling? | Gray Summit, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also referred to as trigger point dry needling, employs thin filiform needles to perforate the skin and underlying muscles and connective tissue in order to alleviate frequent 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 plan that can include posture correction, manual therapy, massages, and more. Dry needling should solely be performed by medical professionals in Gray Summit, MO, such as the licensed 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 until they find proven and effective treatment. We’ve found that dry needling is a safe and economical alternative for Gray Summit, MO residents who are saddled by the rising price of prescription meds or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

We’ve also implemented trigger point dry needling for Gray Summit, 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
Various spinal issues
Various hand injuries like carpal tunnel
Phantom pain
Sciatica

If you’ve been flummoxed by ineffective 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 learn if dry needling can be implemented into a holistic and evidence-backed physical therapy regiment with Axes.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Gray Summit, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling works by attacking trigger points in the body that are causing pain and lack of mobility. The pain may either be specific to the trigger point, or radiate out to affect an entire region of your body. Trigger points are portions of damaged knotted or strained muscles or tissue that restrict blood flow to that area and surrounding areas. That means the affected area is not able to heal properly. By lightly stabbing or tearing damaged muscles or tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Gray Summit, MO helps stimulate an intuitive bodily reaction; the micro-tears tell the body to go into healing mode and promote the flow of blood and essential nutrients into the area. When the tissue is pierced, the needles will stimulate a “twitch” response by sending Axons, or nerve fibers, to the affected areathat will make the trigger point less irritable. 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 Gray Summit, 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 Gray Summit, MO patients don’t even feel them at first. You may feel some faint discomfort once the nerve pathways have been activated, but it is incredibly brief and indicates that your body is initiating the desired response. Some patients report some dull aches in the area for up to a couple days, but after that, you should start noticing improvements in pain and mobility, if you haven’t already.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s carried out by professional physical therapists, yes. team in Gray Summit, MO is made up of knowledgeable professionals with a deep understanding 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 Gray Summit, MO physical therapists only recommend treatments 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?

We base that on you, how severe the pain is, lack of movement, and the affected body part. Some piercings will not go very deep and the needles will be consistently moved and changed out. Other times, the needles will remain for a few minutes and penetrate deep into the muscle, as often dry needling is the most effective way to access harder to reach muscles and tissue. All Axes treatment regiments 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 plan to you to get you the maximum benefit and effectively return you to doing what you love most.

How Quickly Does Dry Needling Work?

Some Gray Summit, MO patients obtain immediate relief, 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 an ancient Chinese medical technique that seeks to align a patient’s flow of energy. Dry needling has its roots in Western medicine and has only gained traction 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 the active lifestyle they’re accustomed to. If it’s most convenient for you, we can reach out to your insurance company and see if dry needling is covered.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Gray Summit, MO | Axes Physical Therapy

Many of our patients come to us as their last resort because, after all sorts of medication and other treatments, they still just can’t find relief. At Axes, our professional and knowledgeable physical and occupational in Gray Summit, MO act as part of your team to develop a tailored treatment plan that we’ve seen be successful with our own eyes. We’ve devoted our practice to reducing and eliminating pain, restoring mobility, 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. Get in touch with a professional Gray Summit, MO physical therapist online or call the location nearest you.