Dry Needling Greater Winchester, MO. It’s impossible to describe how it feels when pain and lack of mobility in our bodies is preventing us from engaging in the activities we love, or even make ordinary tasks like standing up or sitting down painful or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Winchester, MO, we are constantly looking for cutting edge and evidence-backed treatments to help Winchester, MO residents get back to their active lifestyle, or just finally live pain free again. Dry needling has proven to be an irreplaceable tool for many of our patients that relieves pain, softens stiffness, and restores mobility. We tailor all of our physical therapy services specifically to each client, their injury, and the activity level they’re striving to get back to. Contact Axes Physical Therapy in Winchester, MO online or reach out to the location most convenient for you and we will guide you toward results and a positive outcome you may have never thought possible. Though it may be tough to believe now, with our customized care you will be leaping for joy sooner than you think.

What is Dry Needling? | Winchester, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also known as trigger point dry needling, uses thin filiform needles to pierce the skin and underlying muscles and connective tissue in order to alleviate chronic pain, improve range of motion and return you to the physical lifestyle your used to. Physical therapists often include it in a larger physical therapy regiment along with posture education, stretching, heat therapy, and more. Dry needling should only ever be carried out by healthcare professionals in Winchester, MO, such as the qualified and knowledgeable physical therapists at Axes.

Dry needling is often used to treat myofascial pain. “Myofacial” comes from Greek, with myo meaning muscles and fascia meaning a “flat band,” or the connective tissue inside and surrounding the muscles. Myofascial pain is considered a chronic pain disorder that can affect people until they find appropriate and effective treatment. We’ve found that dry needling is an easy and affordable option for Winchester, MO residents who are saddled by the rising cost of prescription meds or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

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

If you’ve been discouraged by treatments that just aren’t producing positive outcomes 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 professional physical and occupational therapists to learn if dry needling could finally be the solution you need to end your chronic pain for good.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Winchester, 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 trigger point can either affect a localized area or affect an entire region of your body. Trigger points are sections of inflamed knotted or strained muscles or tissue that inhibit the flow of blood to that muscle. That means the affected area is not able to heal properly. By softly puncturing or tearing the knots in your tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Winchester, MO helps prompt an intuitive response in your nervous system; the micro-tears signal the body to go into healing mode and return blood flow, oxygen, and vital nutrients into the area. Also, the needles will induce 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, which naturally reduces pain and even improves happiness.

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

Does Dry Needling Hurt?

The needles used to penetrate your muscles are eight times thinner than needles typically used at hospitals and doctors’ appointments for injections or blood samples, so many of our Winchester, MO patients don’t even feel them at first. some patients report slight discomfort once the nerve pathways have been activated, but it lasts for less than two seconds and indicates that your body is initiating the desired response. You may feel some soreness 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, yes. team in Winchester, MO is made up of 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 Winchester, 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 muscle area. Some piercings will not go very deep and the needles will only stay in for 15-20 seconds. Other times, 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 manipulate tissue deep within the muscles. All Axes treatment regiments are unique, just like our patients.

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 fully reduce pain and restore mobility. We’ll customize your plan to you to get you the best outcome possible and efficiently get you back to doing what you love most.

How Quickly Does Dry Needling Work?

Some Winchester, MO patients get immediate relief, while others have to wait a day or two after their first appointment.

Are Dry Needling and Acupuncture the Same?

Only in that they use similar needles. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical technique, practiced for thousands of years, that seeks to align a patient’s “chi,” or vital life force. Dry needling has its roots in Western medicine and has only become popular 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 feeling like themselves. We are more than happy to go over your insurance plan and investigate how much coverage you can receive.

Some of the other services we offer in Winchester, MO are:

• Physical Therapy Clinic
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment
• Sciatica Treatment
• Sports Medicine
• Hand Pain Physical Therapy
• Foot & Ankle Pain Treatment
• Hip Pain Treatment
• Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Hip Replacement Physical Therapy

Trigger Point Dry Needling in Winchester, 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 professional and skilled physical and occupational in Winchester, MO act as part of your team to devise a personalized treatment plan that we’ve seen be successful with our own eyes. We’ve committed our practice to positive patient outcomes and getting you back to the activities you love most, whether that be sliding into home plate, biking through the park, or just being able to go about your day without feeling any pain. Get in touch with an experienced Winchester, MO physical therapist online or call the location nearest you.