Dry Needling Sherman, MO

Dry Needling Greater Sherman, 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 participate in the activities we love, or even make daily movements like getting in and out of the car difficult or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Sherman, MO, we are constantly looking for new and evidence-backed treatments to help Sherman, 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 Sherman, MO online or find the location most convenient for you and we will shepherd you away from chronic pain and back to the activities you love. While it may be tough to believe now, with our tailored care you will be leaping for joy in no time.

What is Dry Needling? | Sherman, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also known as trigger point dry needling, uses thin filiform needles to penetrate the skin and musculoskeletal tissue in order to alleviate chronic pain, improve range of motion and return you to the physical lifestyle your used to. Physical therapists often use it as part of a holistic physical therapy regiment along with posture education, manual therapy, electrical stimulation, and more. Dry needling should solely be done by healthcare professionals in Sherman, MO, such as the licensed and knowledgeable 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 significantly limit people in their daily lives for months or even years. We’ve found that dry needling is an easy and cost-effective alternative for Sherman, MO residents who are saddled by the increasing price of medication or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

We’ve also found trigger point dry needling to be effective for Sherman, MO patients with:

Soft tissue injuries
Back pain
Neck pain
Knee injuries and other joint issues
Chronic migraines and headaches
Arthritis
Rotator cuff tears
Certain sports injuries
Certain spinal issues
Certain hand injuries like carpal tunnel
Phantom pain
Sciatica

If you’ve been frustrated by treatments that just aren’t working and are wondering if you’ll ever 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 professional physical and occupational therapists to see if dry needling can be implemented into a holistic and evidence-backed treatment plan with Axes.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Sherman, 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 stressed muscles or tissue that inhibit the flow of blood to that muscle. That makes recovery more difficult. By softly stabbing or tearing damaged muscles or tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Sherman, MO helps induce an instinctive response in your nervous system; the micro-tears influence the body to go into healing mode and promote the flow of blood and critical nutrients into the area. In addition, 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 that communication within the nervous system releases endorphins, which naturally reduces pain and even improves happiness.

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

Is Dry Needling Painful?

The needles used to penetrate your muscles are eight times thinner than needles used for injections, so many of our Sherman, MO patients don’t even notice them at first. You may feel some light irritation when the twitch response is induced, but it lasts for less than two seconds and shows that the desired effect is already taking hold. Some patients report 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 carried out by licensed physical therapists, there is nothing to worry about. All of our physical therapists in Sherman, MO are skilled professionals with a extensive grasp of the human body.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Absolutely, especially when combined with other pain management and mobility techniques. At Axes, our Sherman, MO physical therapists only develop plans that we know are effective because of our experience and extensive medical and academic studies. Studies have demonstrated 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?

We base that on you, how severe the pain is, lack of mobility, and the affected body part. Some piercings will not go very deep and the needles will only stay in for 15-20 seconds. In other cases, the needles will stay in for as many as 15 or 20 minutes and will go deeper into the muscle, as often dry needling is the only 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 depends on you. Most patients need anywhere from one to six sessions to fully reduce pain and restore mobility. We’ll tailor your plan to you to get you the maximum benefit and safely get you back to the activities that are most important to you.

How Quickly Will I See Results With Dry Needling?

Some Sherman, MO patients obtain immediate relief, 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, practiced for thousands of years, that seeks to balance a person’s “chi,” or vital life force. Dry needling is based on Western medicine and has only become popular in the last several 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 live without pain and get back to living the life they want. If it’s most convenient for you, we can contact your insurance company and investigate how much coverage you can receive.

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

Many of our patients come to us as their last resort because, after all sorts of medication and other treatments, they still just can’t find relief. At Axes, our qualified and knowledgeable physical in Sherman, MO act as part of your team to design a customized treatment plan with a proven track record of success. We’ve dedicated 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 wake up, go to sleep, and in between do what you want to do without feeling any pain. Reach out to a knowledgeable Sherman, MO physical therapist online or call the location nearest you.