Dry Needling Pacific, MO

Dry Needling Greater Pacific, MO. It’s impossible to describe how it feels when pain and lack of motion in our bodies keep us from the the things we love doing, or even make daily movements like climbing the stairs painful or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Pacific, MO, we are constantly looking for innovative and evidence-backed treatments to help Pacific, 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, easy, and vital part of their larger treatment regiment with us. Our treatment plans are as distinctive as each client, the pain or injury that’s affecting them, and the life they want to live. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Pacific, MO online or reach out to the location most convenient for you and we will shepherd 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 sprinting down the field, riding your bike, or just painlessly going through daily life in no time.

What is Dry Needling? | Pacific, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also referred to as trigger point dry needling, uses thin filiform needles to penetrate the skin and musculoskeletal tissue in order to reduce persistent pain, enhance range of motion and return you to feeling like you again. Physical therapists often use it to amplify the effects of a larger treatment plan along with posture correction, exercises, electrical stimulation, and more. Dry needling should only ever be carried out by medical professionals in Pacific, MO, such as the licensed 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 referred to as 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 safe and economical alternative for Pacific, MO residents who are saddled by the exorbitant cost of prescription meds or have been frustrated by lackluster results from other treatments.

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

If you’ve been vexed by treatments that just aren’t producing results 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 licensed 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? | Pacific, 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 inflamed over-stretched or irritated muscles or tissue that restrict the flow of blood to that muscle. That makes recovery more difficult. By softly stabbing or tearing the knots in your tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Pacific, MO helps prompt an intuitive response in your nervous system; the micro-tears signal the body to start the healing process and promote the flow of blood and critical 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, the body’s own, homegrown painkiller.

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

Is Dry Needling Painful?

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 Pacific, MO patients don’t even sense them until they get deeper into the muscle. some patients report slight irritation 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 better, if not earlier.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s conducted by professional physical therapists, there is absolutely no risk. All of our physical and occupational therapists in Pacific, MO are knowledgeable professionals with a thorough grasp 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 Pacific, MO physical therapists only use techniques and practices 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 personalized to your needs. Some piercings will be largely superficial and the needles will only stay in for 15-20 seconds. In other cases, the needles will remain for a few minutes and go to the core of the muscle, as often dry needling is the most effective way to treat 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 personalize your experience to you to get you the best outcome possible and safely get you back to the activities that are most important to you.

How Quickly Will I See Results With Dry Needling?

Some Pacific, MO clients obtain immediate relief, while others will need two or three sessions. Rest assured, all of our patients eventually see improvements.

Isn’t Dry Needling Just the Same as Acupuncture?

Only in that they use similar needles. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical technique, practiced for thousands of years, that aims to align a person’s flow of energy. Dry needling has its roots in Western medicine and has only become popular 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 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 call your insurance company and see if dry needling is covered.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Pacific, 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 knowledgeable physical in Pacific, MO act as part of your team to implement a customized treatment plan that research and experience tells us is effective. We’ve devoted our practice to positive patient outcomes and getting you back to the activities you love most, whether that running a fast break, taking a morning job, or just being able to go about your day without feeling any pain. Contact a knowledgeable Pacific, MO physical therapist online or call the location most convenient for you.