Dry Needling Greater Otto, MO. It’s impossible to describe how upsetting it can be when pain and lack of mobility in our bodies won’t allows us to engage in the the things we love doing, or even make ordinary tasks like getting in and out of the car painful or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Otto, MO, we are constantly looking for innovative and treatments that have been proven through research to help Otto, 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. All of our treatment plans are personalized for each client, their injury, and the life they want to live. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Otto, MO online or call the location nearest 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 leaping for joy in no time.
What is Dry Needling? | Otto, MO Physical Therapy
Dry needling, also referred to as trigger point dry needling, employs thin filiform needles to pierce the skin and musculoskeletal tissue in order to reduce persistent pain, enhance range of motion and return you to the physical lifestyle your used to. Physical therapists often use it to amplify the effects of a holistic treatment plan that can include posture education, exercises, electrical stimulation, and more. Dry needling should only ever be performed by medical professionals in Otto, MO, such as the qualified and skilled physical therapists at Axes.
Dry needling is often used to treat myofascial pain. “Myofacial” is rooted in Greek, with myo meaning muscles and fascia meaning a “flat band,” or the connective tissue inside and surrounding the muscles. Myofascial pain is known as a chronic pain condition that can drastically limit people in their daily lives until they find proven and effective treatment. We’ve found that dry needling is a simple and cost-effective pain reliever for Otto, MO residents who are burdened with the exorbitant cost of medication or have been frustrated by lackluster results from other treatments.
We’ve also found trigger point dry needling to be effective for Otto, MO patients with:
- Soft tissue injuries
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Knee injuries and other joint conditions
- 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 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 qualified 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? | Otto, MO Physical Therapy
Dry needling works by attacking trigger points in the body that are causing pain and lack of mobility. The pain may either be specific to the trigger point, or radiate out to affect an entire region of your body. Trigger points are segments of inflamed tensed or strained muscles or tissue that impede the flow of blood to that muscle. That means the affected area is not able to heal as it needs to. By lightly stabbing or tearing the knots in your tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Otto, MO helps stimulate a natural bodily reaction; the micro-tears influence the body to start the healing process and promote the flow of blood and vital nutrients into the area. Also, the needles will stimulate 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.
Frequently Asked Questions: Trigger Point Dry Needling in Otto, MO
Is Dry Needling Painful?
The needles used in dry needling are eight times thinner than needles typically used at hospitals and doctors’ appointments for injections or blood samples, so many of our Otto, MO patients don’t even sense them pierce the skin. You may feel some faint discomfort when the twitch response is induced, but it only lasts for a second and is a signal that dry needling is working. You may feel some dull aches in the area for 24 to 48 hours, but after that, you should start feeling the beneficial effects, if not earlier.
Is Dry Needling Safe?
When it’s done by professional physical therapists, there is nothing to worry about. All of our physical therapists in Otto, MO are skilled professionals with a extensive grasp of the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.
Is Dry Needling Really Effective?
Without a doubt, especially when combined with other pain management and mobility techniques. At Axes, our Otto, 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 the benefits 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?
That depends on you, your level of pain, lack of function, and the affected region. Some piercings will be incredibly shallow and the needles will be consistently moved and changed out. Other times, the needles will remain for as many as 15 or 20 minutes and penetrate deep into the muscle, as often dry needling is the only way to access harder to reach muscles and tissue. All Axes physical therapy regiments are unique, just like our patients.
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 customize your plan to you to get you the maximum benefit and efficiently return you to the activities that are most important to you.
How Quickly Will I See Improvements With Dry Needling?
Some Otto, 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.
Isn’t Dry Needling Just the Same as Acupuncture?
Not really. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical technique that seeks to align a patient’s “life force.” Dry needling has its roots in Western medicine and has only become popular 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 deserves the professional, personalized, and proven treatment plans they need to live without pain and get back to living the life they want. We are more than happy to reach out to your insurance company and see if dry needling is covered.
Some of the other services we offer in Otto, 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 Otto, 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 licensed and skilled physical in Otto, MO work with you as a team to implement a personalized treatment plan that we’ve seen be successful with our own eyes. We’ve committed our practice to getting the best results for our clients and getting you back to the activities you love most, whether that backward kicks on a soccer field, 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. Contact an experienced Otto, MO physical therapist online or call the location closest to you.
