Dry Needling Moselle, MO

Dry Needling Greater Moselle, MO. It’s hard to describe how it feels when pain and lack of mobility in our bodies keep us from the activities we love, or even make daily tasks like picking something up off the ground painful or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Moselle, MO, we are constantly looking for cutting edge and evidence-backed treatments to help Moselle, MO residents get back to their active lifestyle, or just finally live pain free again. Dry needling has proven to be an indispensable tool for many of our patients that alleviates pain, releases tension, and restores mobility. Our treatment plans are as unique as 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 Moselle, MO online or find the location nearest you and we will guide you toward true pain relief and freedom of mobility. While it might sound to good to be true, with our personalized care you will be sprinting down the court, riding your bike, or just painlessly going through daily life sooner than you think.

What is Dry Needling? | Moselle, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also called trigger point dry needling, employs thin filiform needles to perforate the skin and musculoskeletal tissue in order to alleviate chronic pain, improve 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 holistic treatment plan that can include posture education, stretching, massages, and more. Dry needling should only ever be carried out by medical professionals in Moselle, 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 condition that can affect people until they find proven and successful treatment. We’ve found that dry needling is a safe and cost-effective alternative for Moselle, MO residents who are burdened with the exorbitant price of medication or have been frustrated by poor results from other treatments.

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

If you’ve been frustrated by treatments that just aren’t working and are doubting whether or not you’ll ever get back to the activities you love, schedule a free screening for your injury or chronic pain with one of our qualified physical and occupational therapists to learn if dry needling could finally be the solution you’ve been waiting for.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Moselle, MO Physical Therapy

With dry needling, we treat patients by attacking trigger points in the body that are the root cause of your pain and lack of mobility. The pain may either be specific to the trigger point, or radiate out to affect an entire joint or muscle group. Trigger points are segments of damaged over-stretched or irritated muscles or tissue that inhibit the flow of blood to that muscle. That makes recovery more difficult. By gently stabbing or tearing damaged muscles or tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Moselle, MO helps prompt an instinctive response in your nervous system; the micro-tears tell the body to heal the muscle and tissue and promote the flow of blood and crucial nutrients into the area. When the tissue is pierced, the needles will induce 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, which naturally reduces pain and even improves happiness.

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

Does Dry Needling Hurt?

The needles used to penetrate your muscles are eight times thinner than needles used for shots and vaccines, so many of our Moselle, MO patients don’t even feel them pierce the skin. You may feel some faint irritation once the nerve pathways have been activated, but it only lasts for a second and is a signal that dry needling is working. You may feel some soreness in the affected region for 24 to 48 hours, but after that, you should start feeling better, if not earlier.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s performed by qualified physical therapists, yes. team in Moselle, MO is made up of knowledgeable professionals with a thorough understanding of the human body.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Absolutely, especially when combined with other pain management and mobility techniques. At Axes, our Moselle, MO physical therapists only develop plans 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?

The specific dry needling techniques we use will be tailored to your needs. 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 penetrate deep into the muscle, as often dry needling is the most effective way to treat 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. 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 maximum benefit and efficiently return you to doing what you love most.

How Quickly Does Dry Needling Work?

Some Moselle, 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.

Isn’t Dry Needling Just the Same as Acupuncture?

This is a common misconception, but no. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical technique, practiced for thousands of years, that aims 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 deserves the professional, personalized, and proven treatment plans they need to improve their quality of life and get back to living the life they want. If it’s easiest for you, we can call your insurance company and determine if physical therapy is included in your coverage.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Moselle, MO | Axes Physical Therapy

Many of our patients come to us after months or even years of pain and mobility issues that just won’t go away, even after extensive treatment. At Axes, our professional and experienced physical and occupational in Moselle, MO work with you as a team to develop a personalized treatment plan with a proven track record of success. We’ve dedicated our practice to getting the best results for our clients and getting you back to the activities you love most, whether that hitting a home run on your local softball team, dominating your local pickleball league, or just being able to wake up, go to sleep, and in between do what you want to do without feeling any pain. Get in touch with an experienced Moselle, MO physical therapist online or call the location closest to you.