Dry Needling Greater Woodhine Heights, MO. It’s impossible to describe how crippling it can be when pain and lack of mobility in our bodies won’t allows us to engage in the activities we love, or even make ordinary tasks like reaching for something on the top shelf difficult or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Woodhine Heights, MO, we are constantly looking for new and evidence-backed treatments to help Woodhine Heights, MO residents get back to their active lifestyle, or just finally live pain free again. 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 Woodhine Heights, MO online or call the location most convenient for you and we will shepherd you toward results and a positive outcome you may have never thought possible. Though it may be difficult to believe now, with our tailored care you will be skipping out the door sooner than you think.

What is Dry Needling? | Woodhine Heights, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also referred to as trigger point dry needling, employs thin filiform needles to penetrate the skin and underlying muscles and connective tissue in order to reduce 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 broader treatment plan that can include posture correction, stretching, electrical stimulation, and more. Dry needling should only ever be done by healthcare professionals in Woodhine Heights, MO, such as the licensed and knowledgeable 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 known as a chronic pain disorder that can significantly limit people in their daily lives for months or even years. In our experience and based on our research, dry needling is a safe and economical alternative for Woodhine Heights, MO residents who are saddled by the increasing price of medication or have been frustrated by lackluster results from other treatments.

We’ve also found trigger point dry needling to be effective for Woodhine Heights, MO patients 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
• Various spinal issues
• Certain hand injuries like carpal tunnel
• Phantom pain
• Sciatica

If you’ve been flummoxed by unsuccessful treatments in the past 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 knowledgeable physical and occupational therapists to see if dry needling could finally be the solution you need to end your chronic pain for good.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Woodhine Heights, MO Physical Therapy

With dry needling, we treat patients by attacking trigger points in the body that are causing pain and lack of mobility. The trigger point can either affect a localized area or affect an entire region of your body. Trigger points are segments of damaged taut or stressed muscles or tissue that limit the flow of blood to that muscle. That makes recovery more difficult. By gently puncturing or tearing the knots in your tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Woodhine Heights, MO helps stimulate a natural response in your nervous system; the micro-tears influence the body to start the healing process and return blood flow, oxygen, and essential nutrients into the area. Also, 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 causes the brain to release endorphins, which naturally reduces pain and even improves happiness.

Frequently Asked Questions: Trigger Point Dry Needling in Woodhine Heights, MO

Does Dry Needling Hurt?

The needles that physical therapists use in dry needling are eight times thinner than needles used for injections, so many of our Woodhine Heights, MO patients don’t even notice them at first. some patients report slight irritation when the twitch response is induced, but it lasts for less than two seconds and shows that the desired effect is already taking hold. Some patients report some soreness in the affected region for the first day or two, but after that, you should start noticing improvements in pain and mobility, if you haven’t already.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s conducted by experienced physical therapists, there is nothing to worry about. All of our physical and occupational therapists in Woodhine Heights, MO are knowledgeable professionals with a deep grasp of the human body.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Without a doubt, especially when it is part of a larger, comprehensive physical therapy regiment. At Axes, our Woodhine Heights, 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 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, how severe the pain is, lack of movement, and the affected body part. Some piercings will not go very deep and the needles will only stay in for 15-20 seconds. In other cases, the needles will remain for as many as 15 or 20 minutes and penetrate deep into the muscle, as often dry needling is the most effective way to access tissue deep within the muscles. All Axes physical therapy plans are unique, just like our patients.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

Again, that depends on you. Some patients see significant improvement after one session, while others need five or six sessions to get the full benefit. We’ll personalize your plan to you to get you the maximum benefit and efficiently return you to the activities that you love most.

How Quickly Will I See Results With Dry Needling?

Some Woodhine Heights, MO clients 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?

Not really. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical technique that seeks to align a patient’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 living the life they want. If it’s easiest for you, we can contact your insurance company and see if dry needling is covered.

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

• Back Pain Treatment
• Neck Pain Treatment
• 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

Trigger Point Dry Needling in Woodhine Heights, 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 experienced physical in Woodhine Heights, MO work with you as a team to design a personalized treatment plan that we’ve seen be successful with our own eyes. We’ve committed our practice to getting the best results for our clients 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 go about your day without feeling any pain. Get in touch with a knowledgeable Woodhine Heights, MO physical therapist online or call the location closest to you.