Dry Needling Hopewell, MO

Dry Needling Greater Hopewell, 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 picking something up off the ground difficult or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Hopewell, MO, we are constantly looking for cutting edge and evidence-backed treatments to help Hopewell, MO residents get back to living pain-free and getting back to their active lifestyle. Many of our patients have found that dry needling is a successful, effortless, and important part of their larger treatment plan with us. 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 Hopewell, MO online or call the location closest to you and we will shepherd you away from chronic pain and back to the activities you love. While it might sound to good to be true, with our personalized care you will be sprinting down the court, jogging through the park, or just painlessly going through daily life sooner than you think.

What is Dry Needling? | Hopewell, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also referred to as trigger point dry needling, uses thin filiform needles to puncture the skin and underlying muscles and connective tissue in order to reduce frequent pain, boost range of motion and return you to normal function and the active lifestyle you desire. Physical therapists often use it to amplify the effects of a broader treatment regiment that can include posture correction, stretching, electrical stimulation, and more. Dry needling should only ever be performed by medical professionals in Hopewell, MO, such as the qualified and experienced 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 condition that can drastically limit people in their daily lives until they find proven and effective treatment. We’ve found that dry needling is a safe and economical alternative for Hopewell, MO residents who are saddled by the increasing cost of medication or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

Trigger point dry needling is also ideal for Hopewell, MO patients with:

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

If you’ve been discouraged by treatments that just aren’t working and are doubting whether or not 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 experienced physical and occupational therapists to see if dry needling could finally be the solution you’ve been waiting for.

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

With dry needling, we treat patients 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 portions of damaged taut or irritated 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 softly stabbing or tearing the knots in your tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Hopewell, MO helps stimulate a natural response in your nervous system; the micro-tears influence the body to start the healing process and return blood flow, oxygen, and critical nutrients into the area. In addition, the needles will prompt a “twitch” response by sending Axons, or nerve fibers, to the affected areathat will make the trigger point less irritable. That that communication to the brain releases endorphins, the body’s own, natural feel-good hormone.

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

Is Dry Needling Painful?

The needles used to penetrate your muscles are eight times thinner than needles used for shots and vaccines, so many of our Hopewell, MO patients don’t even feel them at first. some patients report faint irritation once the nerve pathways have been activated, but it lasts for less than two seconds and indicates that your body is initiating the desired response. You may feel some soreness in the area for up to a couple days, but after that, you should start feeling the beneficial effects, if you haven’t already.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s carried out by licensed physical therapists, yes. All of our physical therapists in Hopewell, MO are knowledgeable professionals with a thorough understanding of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems and safe practices.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Absolutely, especially when it is part of a larger, comprehensive treatment plan. At Axes, our Hopewell, MO physical therapists only recommend treatments that have been proven to work through extensive medical and academic studies. Studies show 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. In other cases, the needles will remain for a few minutes and will go deeper into the muscle, as often dry needling is the only way to manipulate harder to reach muscles and tissue. All Axes treatment regiments are unique, just like our patients.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

Again, that we will make a personalized recommendation based on your needs. Most patients need anywhere from one to six sessions to fully reduce pain and restore mobility. We’ll tailor your experience to you to get you the maximum benefit and effectively get you back to the activities that you love most.

How Quickly Will I See Improvements With Dry Needling?

Some Hopewell, MO clients find immediate relief, while others may have to wait a day, or may not feel the benefits until their second session.

Are Dry Needling and Acupuncture the Same?

This is a common misconception, but no. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical technique that aims to balance a patient’s “chi,” or vital 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 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 call your insurance company and determine if physical therapy is included in your coverage.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Hopewell, 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 licensed and knowledgeable physical in Hopewell, MO work with you as a team to design a tailored treatment plan with a proven track record of success. 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 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. Contact a professional Hopewell, MO physical therapist online or call the location closest to you.