Dry Needling Mapaville, MO

Dry Needling Greater Mapaville, MO. It’s hard to describe how devastating it can be when pain and lack of mobility in our bodies keep us from the activities we love, or even make basic tasks like picking something up off the ground painful or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Mapaville, MO, we are constantly looking for new and treatments that have been demonstrated through research to help Mapaville, MO residents recover from their injuries or chronic pain and get back to the activities they love the most. Dry needling has proven to be an invaluable tool for many of our patients that eases pain, releases tension, 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 Mapaville, MO online or call the location closest to you and we will guide you away from chronic pain and back to the activities you love. Though it may be hard to believe now, with our customized 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? | Mapaville, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also referred to as trigger point dry needling, employs thin filiform needles to pierce the skin and underlying muscles and connective tissue in order to relieve frequent pain, enhance range of motion and return you to feeling like you again. Physical therapists often use it to amplify the effects of a broader treatment plan that can include posture education, stretching, heat therapy, and more. Dry needling should only ever be performed by medical professionals in Mapaville, MO, such as the professional and skilled 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 considered a chronic pain condition that can significantly limit people in their daily lives for months or even years. We’ve found that dry needling is a simple and economical pain reliever for Mapaville, MO residents who are burdened with the rising cost of prescription meds or have been frustrated by poor results from other treatments.

We’ve also found trigger point dry needling to be effective for Mapaville, 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
Various spinal issues
Certain hand injuries like carpal tunnel
Phantom pain
Sciatica

If you’ve been flummoxed by ineffective treatments in the past and are getting anxious to get back to the lifestyle and routine you love and had grown accustomed to, make an appointment for a free screening for your injury or chronic pain with one of our knowledgeable physical and occupational therapists to learn if dry needling could finally be the solution you’ve been waiting for.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Mapaville, 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 joint or muscle group. Trigger points are sections of damaged tensed or stressed muscles or tissue that restrict the flow of blood to that muscle. That makes recovery more difficult. By lightly piercing or tearing damaged muscles or tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Mapaville, MO helps prompt an instinctive response in your nervous system; the micro-tears signal the body to heal the muscle and tissue and promote the flow of blood and crucial nutrients into the area. Also, the needles will prompt a “twitch” response by sending Axons, or nerve fibers, to the affected areathat will make the trigger point less irritable. That causes 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 Mapaville, MO

Does Dry Needling Hurt?

The needles used to penetrate your muscles are eight times thinner than needles used for injections, so many of our Mapaville, MO patients don’t even sense them at first. some patients report light irritation once the nerve pathways have been activated, but it only lasts for a second and indicates that your body is initiating the desired response. Some patients report some dull aches in the area for the first day or two, but after that, you should start noticing improvements in pain and mobility, if not earlier.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s done by experienced physical therapists, yes. All of our physical therapists in Mapaville, MO are knowledgeable professionals with a extensive understanding 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 Mapaville, MO physical therapists only use techniques and practices that have been proven to work through extensive medical and academic studies. Studies have demonstrated that trigger point dry needling effectively reduces pain and improves function.

How Long Do The Needles Stay in For? How Deep They Go?

That depends on you, your level of pain, lack of movement, and the affected tissue. Some piercings will be incredibly shallow and the needles will only stay in for 15-20 seconds. Other times, the needles will remain for as many as 15 or 20 minutes and will go deeper into the muscle, as often dry needling is the most effective way to manipulate tissue deep within the muscles. All Axes treatment 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 personalize your plan 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 Mapaville, 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?

This is a common misconception, but no. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical technique, practiced for thousands of years, that aims to align a patient’s “chi,” or vital life force. Dry needling has its roots in 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 should have access to the effective and evidence-backed physical therapy they need to live without pain and get back to living the life they want. If it’s most convenient for you, we can call your insurance company and see if dry needling is covered.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Mapaville, 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 experienced physical in Mapaville, MO act as part of your team to design a customized treatment plan with a proven track record of success. We’ve dedicated our practice to positive patient outcomes 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 Mapaville, MO physical therapist online or call the location most convenient for you.