Dry Needling Imperial, MO

Dry Needling Greater Imperial, MO. It’s impossible to describe how debilitating it can be when pain and lack of mobility 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 Imperial, MO, we are constantly looking for new and evidence-backed treatments to help Imperial, 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 valuable, easy, and important part of their larger treatment regiment with us. All of our treatment plans are personalized for 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 Imperial, MO online or call 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 personalized care you will be sprinting down the court, riding your bike, or just painlessly going through daily life sooner than you think.

What is Dry Needling? | Imperial, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also referred to as trigger point dry needling, uses thin filiform needles to pierce the skin and underlying muscles and connective tissue in order to relieve chronic pain, improve 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 plan that can include posture education, manual therapy, electrical stimulation, and more. Dry needling should exclusively be done by medical professionals in Imperial, MO, such as the qualified and skilled 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 considered a chronic pain disorder that can affect people until they find proven and effective treatment. In our experience and based on our research, dry needling is a safe and economical alternative for Imperial, MO residents who are saddled by the rising cost of medication or have been frustrated by lack of results from other treatments.

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

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

If you’ve been frustrated 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 expert physical and occupational therapists to discover if dry needling can be implemented into a comprehensive and proven physical therapy plan with Axes.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Imperial, 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 tensed or strained muscles or tissue that inhibit the flow of blood to that muscle. That makes recovery more difficult. By gently puncturing or tearing damaged muscles or tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Imperial, MO helps induce an intuitive bodily reaction; the micro-tears tell the body to go into healing mode and return blood flow, oxygen, and critical nutrients into the area. When the tissue is pierced, 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 to the brain releases endorphins, the body’s own, homegrown feel-good hormone.

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

Does Dry Needling Hurt?

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 Imperial, MO patients don’t even notice them until they get deeper into the muscle. You may feel some light irritation 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 dull aches in the affected region for 24 to 48 hours, but after that, you should start feeling better, if not earlier.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s done by professional physical therapists, yes. All of our physical therapists in Imperial, MO are skilled 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 Imperial, MO physical therapists only use techniques and practices that we know are effective because of our experience and 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?

That depends on you, your level of pain, lack of function, and the affected tissue. 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 a few minutes and will go deeper into the muscle, as often dry needling is the easiest way to access 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 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 customize your experience to you to get you the maximum benefit and effectively return you to the activities that you love most.

How Quickly Will I See Improvements With Dry Needling?

Some Imperial, MO clients can feel improvements 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 seeks to balance a patient’s “life force.” Dry needling is based on Western medicine and has only gained traction in the last two or three 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 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 see if dry needling is covered.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Imperial, 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 qualified and knowledgeable physical in Imperial, MO act as part of your team to devise a tailored treatment plan that research and experience tells us is effective. We’ve pledged 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 just being able to go about your day without feeling any pain. Contact a knowledgeable Imperial, MO physical therapist online or call the location closest to you.