Dry Needling Weingarten, MO

Dry Needling Greater Weingarten, MO. It’s impossible to describe how debilitating it can be when pain and lack of mobility in our bodies is preventing us from engaging in the activities we love, or even make ordinary movements like reaching for something on the top shelf difficult or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Weingarten, MO, we are constantly looking for new and treatments that have been proven through research to help Weingarten, MO residents recover from their injuries or chronic pain and get back to their active lifestyle. Many of our patients have found that dry needling is a valuable, effortless, and essential part of their larger treatment plan with us. All of our treatment plans are personalized for each client, their ailment, and the life they want to live. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Weingarten, MO online or reach out to the location most convenient for you and we will guide you away from chronic pain and back to the activities you love. While it may be hard to believe now, with our customized care you will be sprinting down the field, riding your bike, or just painlessly going through daily life sooner than you think.

What is Dry Needling? | Weingarten, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also known as trigger point dry needling, uses thin filiform needles to perforate the skin and musculoskeletal tissue in order to reduce chronic pain, improve range of motion and return you to feeling like you again. Physical therapists often use it as part of a larger physical therapy regiment along with posture education, manual therapy, electrical stimulation, and more. Dry needling should solely be performed by medical professionals in Weingarten, MO, such as the professional and skilled 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 known as a chronic pain condition that can affect people until they find appropriate and effective treatment. In our experience and based on our research, dry needling is an easy and cost-effective option for Weingarten, MO residents who are burdened with the increasing price of medication or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

We’ve also implemented trigger point dry needling for Weingarten, 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
Various hand injuries like carpal tunnel
Phantom pain
Sciatica

If you’ve been discouraged by unsuccessful treatments in the past and are wondering if you’ll ever get back to the activities you love, 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 could finally be the solution you’ve been waiting for.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Weingarten, 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 joint or muscle group. Trigger points are sections of inflamed tight or stressed muscles or tissue that inhibit the flow of blood to that muscle. That makes recovery more difficult. By softly puncturing or tearing damaged muscles or tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Weingarten, MO helps induce a natural response in your nervous system; the micro-tears signal the body to go into healing mode and return blood flow, oxygen, and crucial nutrients into the area. In addition, the needles will prompt a “twitch” response by initiating a nerve pathway that can change the biochemical makeup of the trigger point. That tells the brain to release endorphins, the body’s own, natural painkiller.

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

Is Dry Needling Painful?

The needles used in dry needling are eight times thinner than needles used for shots and vaccines, so many of our Weingarten, MO patients don’t even sense them at first. some patients report faint discomfort once the nerve pathways have been activated, 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 you haven’t already.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s conducted by qualified physical therapists, there is absolutely no risk. team in Weingarten, MO is made up of skilled professionals with a deep 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 Weingarten, MO physical therapists only develop plans that have been proven to work through extensive medical and academic studies. Studies show 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?

That depends on you, your level of pain, lack of function, and the affected muscle area. Some piercings will be largely superficial 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 penetrate deep into the muscle, as often dry needling is the most effective way to treat tissue deep within the muscles. All Axes physical therapy regiments are unique, just like our patients.

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 personalize your plan to you to get you the maximum benefit and effectively get you back to the activities that are most important to you.

How Quickly Will I See Results With Dry Needling?

Some Weingarten, MO patients can feel the process working right away, 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?

This is a common misconception, but no. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical technique that seeks to align a person’s “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?

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 improve their quality of life and get back to feeling like themselves. We are more than happy to go over your insurance plan and investigate how much coverage you can receive.

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Trigger Point Dry Needling in Weingarten, 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 experienced physical and occupational in Weingarten, MO work with you as a team to devise a tailored treatment plan that research and experience tells us is effective. 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 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 an experienced Weingarten, MO physical therapist online or call the location closest to you.