Dry Needling Howell, MO

Dry Needling Greater Howell, MO. It’s impossible to describe how crippling it can be when pain and lack of motion in our bodies won’t allows us to engage in the activities we love, or even make daily movements like climbing the stairs challenging or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Howell, MO, we are constantly looking for new and treatments that have been proven through research to help Howell, 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, easy, and essential part of a more comprehensive physical therapy regiment with us. Our treatment plans are as unique as each client, the pain or injury that’s affecting them, and the activity level they’re striving to get back to. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Howell, MO online or find the location most convenient for you and we will shepherd you toward results and a positive outcome you may have never thought possible. 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? | Howell, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also referred to as trigger point dry needling, employs thin filiform needles to puncture the skin and musculoskeletal tissue in order to reduce persistent 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 holistic treatment plan that can include posture correction, stretching, electrical stimulation, and more. Dry needling should only ever be carried out by medical professionals in Howell, MO, such as the professional and experienced physical 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 considered a chronic pain condition that can affect people until they find appropriate and successful treatment. In our experience and based on our research, dry needling is an easy and cost-effective option for Howell, MO residents who are saddled by the rising price of prescription meds or have been frustrated by lackluster results from other treatments.

We’ve also found trigger point dry needling to be effective for Howell, 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 positive outcomes and are wondering if you’ll ever get back to the lifestyle and routine you love and had grown accustomed to, schedule a free screening for your injury or chronic pain with one of our qualified physical and occupational therapists to see if dry needling could finally be the solution you’ve been waiting for.

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

Dry needling works by attacking trigger points in the body that are the root cause of your pain and lack of mobility. 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 inflamed tensed or stressed 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 Howell, MO helps induce an instinctive bodily reaction; the micro-tears influence the body to go into healing mode and promote the flow of blood and critical nutrients into the area. Also, 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 Howell, 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 Howell, MO patients don’t even feel them at first. You may feel some mild discomfort once the nerve pathways have been activated, but it lasts for less than two seconds and shows that the desired effect is already taking hold. You may feel some soreness in the pierced muscle or tissue for the first day or two, but after that, you should start feeling better, if you haven’t already.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s performed by qualified physical therapists, there is nothing to worry about. team in Howell, MO is made up of knowledgeable professionals with a thorough grasp 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 Howell, MO physical therapists only develop plans that we know are effective because of our experience and extensive research. Studies show the benefits 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?

We base that on you, your level of pain, lack of function, and the affected region. Some piercings will be incredibly shallow and the needles will only stay in for 15-20 seconds. 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 only 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 we will make a personalized recommendation based on your needs. 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 personalize your experience to you to get you the maximum benefit and efficiently return you to doing what you love most.

How Quickly Will I See Results With Dry Needling?

Some Howell, MO clients can feel the process working right away, 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?

Not really. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical technique, practiced for thousands of years, that aims to align a person’s “life force.” Dry needling is based on Western medicine and has only recently become widely used by physical therapists and other medical professionals.

Will My Insurance Cover Dry Needling?

That depends on your specific 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 feeling like themselves. If you’d like, we’ll go over your insurance plan and determine if physical therapy is included in your coverage.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Howell, 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 skilled physical and occupational in Howell, MO act as part of your team to implement a tailored treatment plan that research and experience tells us is effective. We’ve dedicated 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, biking through the park, or bending down and picking up your grandkids without feeling any pain. Contact a knowledgeable Howell, MO physical therapist online or call the location closest to you.