Dry Needling Lemay, MO

Dry Needling Greater Lemay, MO. It’s hard to describe how it feels when pain and lack of mobility in our bodies won’t allows us to participate in the the things we love doing, or even make ordinary movements like picking something up off the ground painful or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Lemay, MO, we are constantly looking for new and evidence-backed treatments to help Lemay, MO residents return to normalcy and get back to their active lifestyle. Dry needling has proven to be an indispensable tool for many of our patients that eases pain, softens stiffness, and restores mobility. 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 Lemay, MO online or reach out to the location closest to you and we will guide you away from chronic pain and back to the activities you love. While it might sound to good to be true, with our customized care you will be skipping out the door in no time.

What is Dry Needling? | Lemay, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also called trigger point dry needling, uses thin filiform needles to pierce the skin and musculoskeletal tissue in order to reduce persistent pain, enhance 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 comprehensive physical therapy regiment that can include posture education, manual therapy, massages, and more. Dry needling should exclusively be carried out by medical professionals in Lemay, MO, such as the professional and experienced physical and occupational therapists at Axes.

Dry needling is often used to treat myofascial pain. The root myo refers to your muscles, while fascia refers to the connective tissue between the muscles. Myofascial pain is known as a chronic pain disorder that can affect people until they find proven and successful treatment. We’ve found that dry needling is a safe and affordable option for Lemay, MO residents who are saddled by the increasing cost of prescription meds or have been frustrated by lack of results from other treatments.

We’ve also found trigger point dry needling to be effective for Lemay, MO patients with:

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

If you’ve been disheartened by treatments that just aren’t working and are getting anxious to 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 expert physical and occupational therapists to learn if dry needling could finally be the solution you need to end your chronic pain for good.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Lemay, 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 trigger point can either affect a localized area or affect an entire joint or muscle group. Trigger points are segments of damaged tight or strained muscles or tissue that restrict blood flow to that area and surrounding areas. That means the affected area is not able to heal properly. By gently stabbing or tearing damaged muscles or tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Lemay, MO helps induce a natural response in your nervous system; the micro-tears influence the body to go into healing mode and return blood flow, oxygen, and critical nutrients into the area. Also, 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, which naturally reduces pain and even improves happiness.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Trigger Point Dry Needling in Lemay, 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 Lemay, MO patients don’t even feel them pierce the skin. You may feel some mild discomfort from the twitch response, but it only lasts for a second and shows that the desired effect is already taking hold. You may feel some soreness in the affected region 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 done by professional physical therapists, there is absolutely no risk. All of our physical and occupational therapists in Lemay, MO are skilled professionals with a deep grasp of the human body.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Without a doubt, especially when it is part of a larger, comprehensive treatment plan. At Axes, our Lemay, 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?

We base that on you, how severe the pain is, lack of function, and the affected tissue. Some piercings will not go very deep and the needles will be consistently moved and changed out. Other times, the needles will stay in for a few minutes and will go deeper into the muscle, as often dry needling is the only 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 depends on you. Most patients need anywhere from one to six sessions to reap the full benefits. We’ll customize your plan to you to get you the maximum benefit and safely return you to doing what you love most.

How Quickly Will I See Improvements With Dry Needling?

Some Lemay, MO patients find immediate relief, while others have to wait a day or two after their first appointment.

Are Dry Needling and Acupuncture the Same?

This is a common misconception, but no. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice that aims to balance a person’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?

That depends on your specific insurance plan. At Axes, we believe everyone deserves the professional, personalized, and proven treatment plans 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 investigate how much coverage you can receive.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Lemay, 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 licensed and skilled physical in Lemay, MO work with you as a team to develop 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 be sliding into home plate, dominating your local pickleball league, or bending down and picking up your grandkids without feeling any pain. Reach out to a knowledgeable Lemay, MO physical therapist online or call the location most convenient for you.