Dry Needling Huntleigh, MO

Dry Needling Greater Huntleigh, MO. It’s impossible to describe how it feels when pain and lack of mobility in our bodies is preventing us from engaging in the the things we love doing, or even make daily movements like reaching for something on the top shelf difficult or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Huntleigh, MO, we are constantly looking for innovative and evidence-backed treatments to help Huntleigh, MO residents get back to their active lifestyle, or just finally live pain free again. Dry needling has proven to be an indispensable tool for many of our patients that eases pain, softens stiffness, and restores mobility. 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 Huntleigh, MO online or reach out to the location closest to you and we will shepherd you toward true pain relief and freedom of mobility. While it might sound to good to be true, with our tailored care you will be sprinting down the field, jogging through the park, or just painlessly going through daily life in no time.

What is Dry Needling? | Huntleigh, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also referred to as trigger point dry needling, uses thin filiform needles to perforate the skin and musculoskeletal tissue in order to reduce persistent pain, enhance range of motion and return you to feeling like you again. Physical therapists often include it in a holistic treatment regiment that can include posture correction, manual therapy, massages, and more. Dry needling should solely be done by healthcare professionals in Huntleigh, MO, such as the professional and skilled 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 referred to as a chronic pain condition that can greatly limit people in their daily lives until they find proven and effective treatment. In our experience and based on our research, dry needling is an easy and economical pain reliever for Huntleigh, MO residents who are saddled by the exorbitant price of medication or have been frustrated by lack of results from other treatments.

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

Soft tissue injuries
Back pain
Neck pain
Knee injuries and other joint conditions
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 disheartened by unsuccessful 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 knowledgeable 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? | Huntleigh, MO Physical Therapy

With dry needling, we treat patients by attacking trigger points in the body that are the root cause of your pain and lack of mobility. The trigger point can either affect a localized area or affect an entire region of your body. Trigger points are portions of damaged over-stretched 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 lightly puncturing or tearing the knots in your tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Huntleigh, MO helps stimulate an instinctive bodily reaction; the micro-tears influence the body to heal the muscle and tissue 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 tells the brain to release endorphins, the body’s own, homegrown feel-good hormone.

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

Is Dry Needling Painful?

The needles used to penetrate your muscles are eight times thinner than needles typically used at hospitals and doctors’ appointments for injections or blood samples, so many of our Huntleigh, MO patients don’t even notice them pierce the skin. some patients report light irritation when the twitch response is induced, but it only lasts for a second and shows that the desired effect is already taking hold. Some patients report some dull aches in the affected region for the first day or two, but after that, you should start feeling the beneficial effects, if not earlier.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s done by licensed physical therapists, there is nothing to worry about. All of our physical therapists in Huntleigh, MO are knowledgeable professionals with a extensive grasp of the human body.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Without a doubt, especially when combined with other pain management and mobility techniques. At Axes, our Huntleigh, MO physical therapists only recommend treatments that have been proven to work through extensive research. 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 tailored to your needs. Some piercings will not go very deep and the needles will only stay in for 15-20 seconds. Other times, 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 most effective way to manipulate tissue deep within the muscles. 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 plan to you to get you the maximum benefit and efficiently get you back to doing what you love most.

How Quickly Will I See Improvements With Dry Needling?

Some Huntleigh, MO patients 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, invented thousands of years ago, that aims to balance a person’s “chi,” or vital life force. Dry needling is based on Western medicine and has only been widely used 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 improve their quality of life and get back to feeling like themselves. We are more than happy to go over your insurance plan and see if dry needling is covered.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Huntleigh, 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 skilled physical in Huntleigh, MO act as part of your team to implement a customized treatment plan that we’ve seen be successful with our own eyes. We’ve pledged 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, 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 Huntleigh, MO physical therapist online or call the location most convenient for you.