Dry Needling Union, MO

Dry Needling Greater Union, MO. It’s hard to describe how it feels 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 tasks like standing up or sitting down difficult or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Union, MO, we are constantly looking for new and evidence-backed treatments to help Union, MO residents return to normalcy and get back to what they most love doing. Dry needling has proven to be an indispensable tool for many of our patients that relieves 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 activity level they’re striving to get back to. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Union, MO online or find the location closest to 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 tailored care you will be skipping out the door sooner than you think.

What is Dry Needling? | Union, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also referred to as trigger point dry needling, employs thin filiform needles to perforate the skin and underlying muscles and connective tissue in order to alleviate 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 larger physical therapy regiment that can include posture education, manual therapy, heat therapy, and more. Dry needling should solely be done by medical professionals in Union, MO, such as the qualified 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 considered a chronic pain condition that can affect people for months or even years. In our experience and based on our research, dry needling is an easy and affordable pain reliever for Union, MO residents who are burdened with the rising cost of medication or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

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

Soft tissue injuries
Back pain
Neck pain
Knee injuries and other joint problems
Chronic migraines and headaches
Arthritis
Rotator cuff tears
Various 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 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 can be implemented into a holistic and proven treatment plan with Axes.

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

Dry needling works 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 region of your body. Trigger points are sections of damaged knotted or irritated muscles or tissue that inhibit the flow of blood to that muscle. That means the affected area is not able to heal as it needs to. By softly puncturing or tearing damaged muscles or tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Union, MO helps stimulate an intuitive response in your nervous system; the micro-tears influence the body to heal the muscle and tissue and promote the flow of blood and crucial nutrients into the area. In addition, 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 that communication to the brain releases endorphins, the body’s own, natural feel-good hormone.

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

Does Dry Needling Hurt?

The needles used in dry needling are eight times thinner than needles used for injections, so many of our Union, MO patients don’t even feel them until they get deeper into the muscle. You may feel some mild discomfort when the twitch response is induced, but it is incredibly brief and is a signal that dry needling is working. You may feel some dull aches in the pierced muscle or tissue for 24 to 48 hours, but after that, you should start feeling the beneficial effects, if you haven’t already.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s done by experienced physical therapists, there is absolutely no risk. All of our physical and occupational therapists in Union, MO are knowledgeable professionals with a extensive understanding of the human body.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Absolutely, especially when combined with other pain management and mobility techniques. At Axes, our Union, MO physical therapists only develop plans that have been proven to work through extensive research. Studies have demonstrated that trigger point dry needling effectively reduces pain and improves function.

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 only stay in for 15-20 seconds. In other cases, the needles will remain for a few minutes and will go deeper into the muscle, as often dry needling is the most effective way to manipulate harder to reach muscles and tissue. All Axes treatment plans 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 safely return you to the activities that are most important to you.

How Quickly Will I See Improvements With Dry Needling?

Some Union, MO clients can feel the process working right away, while others have to wait a day or two after their first appointment.

Are Dry Needling and Acupuncture the Same?

Not really. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice that seeks to balance a person’s “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 feeling like themselves. If it’s easiest for you, we can go over your insurance plan and determine if physical therapy is included in your coverage.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Union, 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 experienced physical and occupational in Union, MO act as part of your team to design a customized treatment plan with a proven track record of success. We’ve pledged our practice to reducing and eliminating pain, restoring mobility, and getting you back to the activities you love most, whether that running a fast break, dominating your local pickleball league, or bending down and picking up your grandkids without feeling any pain. Contact a professional Union, MO physical therapist online or call the location nearest you.