Dry Needling Marlborough, MO

Dry Needling Greater Marlborough, 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 daily tasks like getting in and out of the car difficult or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Marlborough, MO, we are constantly looking for innovative and evidence-backed treatments to help Marlborough, MO residents return to normalcy and get back to the activities they love the most. Dry needling has proven to be an indispensable tool for many of our patients that alleviates pain, releases tension, and restores mobility. All of our treatment plans are personalized for each client, their injury, and the activity level they’re striving to get back to. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Marlborough, MO online or reach out to the location most convenient for 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 in no time.

What is Dry Needling? | Marlborough, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also referred to as trigger point dry needling, uses thin filiform needles to penetrate the skin and underlying muscles and connective tissue in order to alleviate chronic pain, improve range of motion and return you to the physical lifestyle your used to. Physical therapists often include it in a comprehensive physical therapy plan along with posture education, stretching, electrical stimulation, and more. Dry needling should solely be carried out by medical professionals in Marlborough, MO, such as the licensed and knowledgeable 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 disorder that can significantly limit people in their daily lives for months or even years. In our experience and based on our research, dry needling is a simple and affordable pain reliever for Marlborough, MO residents who are burdened with the exorbitant cost of prescription meds or have been frustrated by lackluster results from other treatments.

Trigger point dry needling is also ideal for Marlborough, 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 discouraged by unsuccessful treatments in the past 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 knowledgeable physical and occupational therapists to discover if dry needling could finally be the solution you need to end your chronic pain for good.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Marlborough, 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 inflamed knotted or stressed muscles or tissue that inhibit the flow of blood to that muscle. That means the affected area is not able to heal properly. By lightly stabbing or tearing the knots in your tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Marlborough, MO helps prompt an intuitive bodily reaction; the micro-tears influence the body to heal the muscle and tissue and promote the flow of blood and vital nutrients into the area. In addition, the needles will induce a “twitch” response by initiating a nerve pathway that can change the biochemical makeup of the trigger point. That causes the brain to release endorphins, the body’s own, natural painkiller.

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

Does Dry Needling Hurt?

The needles used in dry needling are eight times thinner than needles used for shots and vaccines, so many of our Marlborough, MO patients don’t even sense them until they get deeper into the muscle. You may feel some light 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 the first day or two, but after that, you should start feeling better, if you haven’t already.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s done by qualified physical therapists, yes. team in Marlborough, MO is made up of knowledgeable professionals with a deep understanding of the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Absolutely, especially when it is part of a larger, comprehensive physical therapy plan. At Axes, our Marlborough, MO physical therapists only recommend treatments that we know are effective because of our experience and extensive medical and academic studies. Studies show 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?

We base that on you, how severe the pain is, lack of movement, and the affected region. Some piercings will be largely superficial and the needles will only stay in for 15-20 seconds. Other times, the needles will stay in for a few minutes and go to the core of the muscle, as often dry needling is the easiest 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. Some patients see significant improvement after one session, while others need five or six sessions to get the full benefit. We’ll tailor your plan to you to get you the maximum benefit and effectively get you back to doing what you love most.

How Quickly Will I See Results With Dry Needling?

Some Marlborough, MO clients 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?

This is a common misconception, but no. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical technique, invented thousands of years ago, that seeks to align a person’s “chi,” or vital life force. Dry needling has its roots in Western medicine and has only been widely used in the last couple decades.

Will My Insurance Cover Dry Needling?

That depends on your particular 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 the active lifestyle they’re accustomed to. If it’s easiest for you, we can reach out to your insurance company and investigate how much coverage you can receive.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Marlborough, 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 licensed and skilled physical and occupational in Marlborough, MO act as part of your team to develop a personalized treatment plan with a proven track record of success. 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, taking a morning job, or just being able to go about your day without feeling any pain. Contact an experienced Marlborough, MO physical therapist online or call the location nearest you.