Dry Needling Webster Groves, MO

Dry Needling Greater Webster Groves, MO. It’s hard to describe how upsetting it can be when pain and lack of motion in our bodies is preventing us from engaging in the the things we love doing, or even make daily movements like reaching for something on the top shelf difficult or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Webster Groves, MO, we are constantly looking for cutting edge and treatments that have been demonstrated through research to help Webster Groves, MO residents recover from their injuries or chronic pain and get back to what they most love doing. Dry needling has proven to be a critical tool for many of our patients that relieves pain, softens stiffness, and restores mobility. Our treatment plans are as unique as each client, the pain or injury that’s affecting them, and the life they want to live. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Webster Groves, MO online or call the location nearest you and we will guide you toward true pain relief and freedom of mobility. While it may be tough to believe now, with our customized care you will be leaping for joy in no time.

What is Dry Needling? | Webster Groves, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also known as trigger point dry needling, employs thin filiform needles to puncture the skin and underlying muscles and connective tissue in order to alleviate chronic pain, boost range of motion and return you to the physical lifestyle your used to. Physical therapists often use it to amplify the effects of a comprehensive physical therapy plan that can include posture education, exercises, massages, and more. Dry needling should only ever be performed by healthcare professionals in Webster Groves, MO, such as the qualified and experienced physical and occupational 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 disorder that can affect people until they find proven and successful treatment. We’ve found that dry needling is a safe and economical option for Webster Groves, MO residents who are burdened with the increasing price of prescription meds or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

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

Soft tissue injuries
Back pain
Neck pain
Knee injuries and other joint issues
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 producing positive outcomes 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 qualified physical and occupational therapists to discover if dry needling could finally be the solution you’ve been waiting for.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Webster Groves, 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 trigger point can either affect a localized area or affect an entire region of your body. Trigger points are sections of inflamed taut or strained muscles or tissue that restrict blood flow to that area and surrounding areas. That means the affected area is not able to heal as it needs to. By gently stabbing or tearing the knots in your tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Webster Groves, MO helps prompt an instinctive response in your nervous system; the micro-tears tell the body to start the healing process and promote the flow of blood and critical nutrients into the area. Also, the needles will prompt 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 feel-good hormone.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Trigger Point Dry Needling in Webster Groves, MO

Is Dry Needling Painful?

The needles used to penetrate your muscles are eight times thinner than needles used for shots and vaccines, so many of our Webster Groves, MO patients don’t even sense them pierce the skin. You may feel some faint discomfort from the twitch response, but it only lasts for a second and indicates that your body is initiating the desired response. Some patients report some soreness in the affected region 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 carried out by licensed physical therapists, yes. team in Webster Groves, MO is made up of skilled professionals with a extensive understanding of the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Absolutely, especially when combined with other pain management and mobility techniques. At Axes, our Webster Groves, 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 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 not go very deep and the needles will be consistently moved and changed out. In other cases, the needles will remain for a few minutes and penetrate deep into the muscle, as often dry needling is the most effective 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 we will make a personalized recommendation based on your needs. Most patients need anywhere from one to six sessions to reap the full benefits. We’ll customize your experience to you to get you the maximum benefit and effectively return you to doing what you love most.

How Quickly Will I See Results With Dry Needling?

Some Webster Groves, 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?

Only in that they use similar needles. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical technique, practiced for thousands of years, that seeks to balance a patient’s “chi,” or vital life force. Dry needling has its roots in Western medicine and has only recently become widely used by physical therapists and other medical professionals.

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 improve their quality of life and get back to living the life they want. If you’d like, we’ll go over your insurance plan and determine if physical therapy is included in your coverage.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Webster Groves, 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 qualified and skilled physical and occupational in Webster Groves, MO act as part of your team to devise a tailored treatment plan with a proven track record of success. We’ve dedicated our practice to reducing and eliminating pain, restoring mobility, and getting you back to the activities you love most, whether that backward kicks on a soccer field, 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. Contact a knowledgeable Webster Groves, MO physical therapist online or call the location closest to you.