Dry Needling Twin Oaks, MO | Pain Management

Dry Needling Greater Twin Oaks, MO. It’s hard to describe how upsetting it can be when pain and lack of motion in our bodies won’t allows us to participate in the the things we love doing, or even make basic movements like picking something up off the ground painful or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Twin Oaks, MO, we are constantly looking for new and treatments that have been proven through research to help Twin Oaks, MO residents return to normalcy and get back to the activities they love the most. Dry needling has proven to be an indispensable tool for many of our patients that alleviates pain, releases tension, and restores mobility. We tailor all of our physical therapy services specifically to each client, the pain or injury that’s affecting them, and the life they want to live. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Twin Oaks, MO online or reach out to the location nearest 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 personalized care you will be skipping out the door sooner than you think.

What is Dry Needling? | Twin Oaks, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also referred to as trigger point dry needling, employs thin filiform needles to perforate the skin and musculoskeletal tissue in order to alleviate chronic pain, boost range of motion and return you to feeling like you again. Physical therapists often use it to amplify the effects of a holistic physical therapy regiment along with posture education, manual therapy, electrical stimulation, and more. Dry needling should exclusively be carried out by healthcare professionals in Twin Oaks, MO, such as the professional 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 referred to as a chronic pain condition that can greatly limit people in their daily lives until they find appropriate and successful treatment. We’ve found that dry needling is a safe and affordable option for Twin Oaks, MO residents who are burdened with the rising price of medication or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

We’ve also implemented trigger point dry needling for Twin Oaks, 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
Certain hand injuries like carpal tunnel
Phantom pain
Sciatica

If you’ve been vexed by unsuccessful treatments in the past and are getting anxious to 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 see if dry needling can be implemented into a comprehensive and evidence-backed physical therapy regiment with Axes.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Twin Oaks, MO Physical Therapy

With dry needling, we treat patients by focusing on specific areas or regions, known as trigger points, that are the root cause of limiting pain. The pain may either be specific to the trigger point, or radiate out to affect an entire joint or muscle group. Trigger points are sections of inflamed tight or irritated muscles or tissue that limit 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 Twin Oaks, MO helps stimulate a natural bodily reaction; the micro-tears signal the body to heal the muscle and tissue and return blood flow, oxygen, and critical nutrients into the area. In addition, the needles will stimulate a “twitch” response by initiating a nerve pathway that can change the biochemical makeup of the trigger point. That causes the brain to release endorphins, the body’s own, homegrown feel-good hormone.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Trigger Point Dry Needling in Twin Oaks, MO

Is Dry Needling Painful?

The needles that physical therapists use 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 Twin Oaks, MO patients don’t even feel them pierce the skin. You may feel some mild discomfort once the nerve pathways have been activated, but it is incredibly brief and indicates that your body is initiating the desired response. Some patients report some soreness in the pierced muscle or tissue for the first day or two, 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 Twin Oaks, MO is made up of skilled professionals with a thorough grasp of the human body.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Absolutely, especially when it is part of a larger, comprehensive treatment regiment. At Axes, our Twin Oaks, 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 advantages 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 movement, and the affected body part. Some piercings will not go very deep and the needles will be consistently moved and changed out. Other times, the needles will stay in for a few minutes and will go deeper into the muscle, as often dry needling is the only way to manipulate harder to reach muscles and tissue. All Axes physical therapy plans are unique, just like our patients.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

Again, that depends on you. 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 best outcome possible and efficiently get you back to doing what you love most.

How Quickly Will I See Improvements With Dry Needling?

Some Twin Oaks, MO patients obtain 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, practiced for thousands of years, that seeks to balance a person’s “life force.” Dry needling is based on Western medicine and has only gained traction in the last couple 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 live without pain and get back to the active lifestyle they’re accustomed to. If it’s easiest for you, we can contact your insurance company and determine if physical therapy is included in your coverage.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Twin Oaks, 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 knowledgeable physical and occupational in Twin Oaks, MO act as part of your team to develop a personalized treatment plan with a proven track record of success. We’ve committed our practice to reducing and eliminating pain, restoring mobility, and getting you back to the activities you love most, whether that be sliding into home plate, 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 Twin Oaks, MO physical therapist online or call the location most convenient for you.

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