Dry Needling Greater Moscow Mills, MO. It’s impossible to describe how it feels when pain and lack of mobility in our bodies is preventing us from engaging in the the things we love doing, or even make daily tasks like reaching for something on the top shelf challenging or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Moscow Mills, MO, we are constantly looking for innovative and evidence-backed treatments to help Moscow Mills, 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 an effective, effortless, and essential part of their larger physical therapy regiment with us. All of our treatment plans are personalized for each client, the pain or injury that’s affecting them, and the life they want to live. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Moscow Mills, MO online or call the location nearest you and we will shepherd you toward true pain relief and freedom of mobility. While it may be hard to believe now, with our tailored 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? | Moscow Mills, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also called trigger point dry needling, employs thin filiform needles to pierce the skin and musculoskeletal tissue in order to alleviate persistent pain, boost range of motion and return you to normal function and the active lifestyle you desire. Physical therapists often use it as part of a holistic physical therapy plan along with posture education, stretching, massages, and more. Dry needling should solely be done by medical professionals in Moscow Mills, MO, such as the licensed and experienced 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 referred to as a chronic pain disorder that can drastically limit people in their daily lives for months or even years. We’ve found that dry needling is an easy and affordable pain reliever for Moscow Mills, MO residents who are saddled by the exorbitant cost of prescription meds or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

Trigger point dry needling is also ideal for Moscow Mills, MO patients 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
• Various hand injuries like carpal tunnel
• Phantom pain
• Sciatica

If you’ve been disheartened 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, schedule a free screening for your injury or chronic pain with one of our licensed physical and occupational therapists to see if dry needling could finally be the solution you’ve been waiting for.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Moscow Mills, MO Physical Therapy

With dry needling, we treat patients by attacking trigger points in the body that are causing 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 portions of inflamed tensed 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 as it needs to. By softly puncturing or tearing the knots in your tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Moscow Mills, MO helps induce an instinctive response in your nervous system; the micro-tears tell the body to start the healing process and promote the flow of blood and essential 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 tells the brain to release endorphins, which naturally reduces pain and even improves happiness.

Frequently Asked Questions: Trigger Point Dry Needling in Moscow Mills, 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 Moscow Mills, MO patients don’t even notice them at first. some patients report faint irritation when the twitch response is induced, 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 24 to 48 hours, but after that, you should start feeling the beneficial effects, if you haven’t already.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s performed by qualified physical therapists, yes. team in Moscow Mills, MO is made up of 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 Moscow Mills, MO physical therapists only use techniques and practices that we know are effective because of our experience and 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?

The specific dry needling techniques we use will be tailored to your needs. Some piercings will be largely superficial and the needles will be consistently moved and changed out. In other cases, the needles will stay in for a few minutes and penetrate deep into the muscle, as often dry needling is the most effective way to access harder to reach muscles and tissue. 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. Most patients need anywhere from one to six sessions to reap the full benefits. We’ll personalize 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 Moscow Mills, MO patients get immediate relief, while others will need two or three sessions. Rest assured, all of our patients eventually see improvements.

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 aims to align a person’s “chi,” or vital life force. Dry needling is based on Western medicine and has only gained traction in the last several 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 improve their quality of life and get back to the active lifestyle they’re accustomed to. If it’s easiest for you, we can go over your insurance plan and see if dry needling is covered.

Some of the other services we offer in Moscow Mills, MO are:

• Physical Therapy Clinic
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
• Sciatica Treatment
• Sports Medicine
• Hand Pain Physical Therapy
• Foot & Ankle Pain Treatment
• Hip Pain Treatment
• Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Hip Replacement Physical Therapy

Trigger Point Dry Needling in Moscow Mills, 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 experienced physical in Moscow Mills, MO work with you as a team to develop 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, dominating your local pickleball league, or bending down and picking up your grandkids without feeling any pain. Contact an experienced Moscow Mills, MO physical therapist online or call the location most convenient for you.