Dry Needling Jefferson Barracks, MO

Dry Needling Greater Jefferson Barracks, MO. It’s impossible to describe how upsetting it can be when pain and lack of motion in our bodies keep us from the the things we love doing, or even make daily tasks like climbing the stairs challenging or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Jefferson Barracks, MO, we are constantly looking for new and treatments that have been demonstrated through research to help Jefferson Barracks, MO residents get back to their active lifestyle, or just finally live pain free again. Dry needling has proven to be a critical tool for many of our patients that relieves pain, releases tension, and restores mobility. We tailor all of our physical therapy services specifically to each client, the pain or injury that’s affecting them, and the life they want to live. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Jefferson Barracks, MO online or find the location nearest 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 field, jogging through the park, or just painlessly going through daily life sooner than you think.

What is Dry Needling? | Jefferson Barracks, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also called trigger point dry needling, uses thin filiform needles to penetrate the skin and underlying muscles and connective tissue in order to relieve persistent 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 treatment regiment along with posture education, manual therapy, electrical stimulation, and more. Dry needling should solely be performed by medical professionals in Jefferson Barracks, MO, such as the professional and experienced physical and occupational 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 disorder that can affect people until they find proven and effective treatment. We’ve found that dry needling is a safe and cost-effective pain reliever for Jefferson Barracks, MO residents who are burdened with the rising price of medication or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

We’ve also implemented trigger point dry needling for Jefferson Barracks, 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
Certain spinal issues
Certain hand injuries like carpal tunnel
Phantom pain
Sciatica

If you’ve been vexed by treatments that just aren’t producing positive outcomes 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 qualified physical and occupational therapists to discover if dry needling can be implemented into a comprehensive and proven treatment regiment with Axes.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Jefferson Barracks, 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 trigger point can either affect a localized area or affect an entire region of your body. Trigger points are segments of inflamed taut or irritated muscles or tissue that restrict blood flow to that area and surrounding areas. That makes recovery more difficult. By softly puncturing or tearing damaged muscles or tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Jefferson Barracks, MO helps stimulate a natural response in your nervous system; the micro-tears tell the body to heal the muscle and tissue and return blood flow, oxygen, and vital nutrients into the area. In addition, the needles will stimulate 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 painkiller.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Trigger Point Dry Needling in Jefferson Barracks, 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 Jefferson Barracks, MO patients don’t even notice them pierce the skin. You may feel some light discomfort from the twitch response, but it is incredibly brief 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 better, if not earlier.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s carried out by qualified physical therapists, there is nothing to worry about. All of our physical therapists in Jefferson Barracks, MO are knowledgeable professionals with a deep understanding of the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Without a doubt, especially when combined with other pain management and mobility techniques. At Axes, our Jefferson Barracks, MO physical therapists only develop plans that have been proven to work through extensive research. Studies have demonstrated 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, how severe the pain is, lack of mobility, and the affected body part. Some piercings will be incredibly shallow and the needles will be consistently moved and changed out. Other times, the needles will remain for a few minutes and will go deeper into the muscle, as often dry needling is the easiest way to manipulate harder to reach muscles and tissue. All Axes physical therapy plans 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 experience to you to get you the best outcome possible and safely get you back to the activities that matter most to you.

How Quickly Will I See Improvements With Dry Needling?

Some Jefferson Barracks, MO clients feel immediate relief, while others have to wait a day or two after their first appointment.

Isn’t Dry Needling Just the Same as Acupuncture?

Only in that they use similar needles. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice that seeks to balance a patient’s “chi,” or vital 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?

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 living the life they want. If you’d like, we’ll call your insurance company and see if dry needling is covered.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Jefferson Barracks, 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 experienced physical and occupational in Jefferson Barracks, MO work with you as a team to devise a tailored treatment plan that we’ve seen be successful with our own eyes. 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 be sliding into home plate, biking through the park, or just being able to go about your day without feeling any pain. Contact a knowledgeable Jefferson Barracks, MO physical therapist online or call the location most convenient for you.