Dry Needling Woodson Terrace, MO

Dry Needling Greater Woodson Terrace, MO. It’s impossible to describe how crippling it can be when pain and lack of motion in our bodies is preventing us from participating in the activities we love, or even make daily movements like climbing the stairs painful or even impossible. At Axes Physical Therapy in Woodson Terrace, MO, we are constantly looking for innovative and treatments that have been demonstrated through research to help Woodson Terrace, MO residents get back to their active lifestyle, or just finally live pain free again. Many of our patients have found that dry needling is an effective, easy, and vital part of a more comprehensive physical therapy regiment with us. Our treatment plans are as unique as 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 Woodson Terrace, MO online or find the location nearest 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 customized care you will be sprinting down the field, riding your bike, or just painlessly going through daily life in no time.

What is Dry Needling? | Woodson Terrace, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling, also known as trigger point dry needling, employs thin filiform needles to penetrate the skin and musculoskeletal tissue in order to relieve persistent pain, enhance range of motion and return you to the physical lifestyle your used to. Physical therapists often include it in a larger physical therapy regiment that can include posture correction, exercises, heat therapy, and more. Dry needling should only ever be done by healthcare professionals in Woodson Terrace, 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 referred to as a chronic pain condition that can affect people until they find proven and successful treatment. In our experience and based on our research, dry needling is a simple and economical alternative for Woodson Terrace, MO residents who are saddled by the exorbitant price of medication or have not seen their symptoms improve with other treatments.

We’ve also implemented trigger point dry needling for Woodson Terrace, MO residents 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
Various spinal issues
Various hand injuries like carpal tunnel
Phantom pain
Sciatica

If you’ve been disheartened by ineffective 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, schedule a free screening for your injury or chronic pain with one of our professional physical and occupational therapists to discover if dry needling can be implemented into a comprehensive and evidence-backed treatment plan with Axes.

How Does Dry Needling Work? | Woodson Terrace, MO Physical Therapy

Dry needling works by attacking trigger points in the body that are the root cause of your pain and lack of mobility. 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 over-stretched or stressed 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 puncturing or tearing the knots in your tissue, your Axes physical therapist in Woodson Terrace, MO helps stimulate an intuitive bodily reaction; the micro-tears influence the body to heal the muscle and tissue and return blood flow, oxygen, and crucial nutrients into the area. In addition, the needles will stimulate a “twitch” response by initiating a nerve pathway that can change the biochemical makeup of the trigger point. That that communication to the brain releases endorphins, which naturally reduces pain and even improves happiness.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Trigger Point Dry Needling in Woodson Terrace, MO

Does Dry Needling Hurt?

The needles used to penetrate your muscles are eight times thinner than needles used for injections, so many of our Woodson Terrace, MO patients don’t even feel them at first. You may feel some faint irritation from the twitch response, but it lasts for less than two seconds and indicates that your body is initiating the desired response. Some patients report some soreness in the area for up to a couple days, but after that, you should start noticing improvements in pain and mobility, if you haven’t already.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When it’s carried out by licensed physical therapists, there is nothing to worry about. team in Woodson Terrace, MO is made up of skilled professionals with a deep understanding of the human body.

Is Dry Needling Really Effective?

Absolutely, especially when combined with other pain management and mobility techniques. At Axes, our Woodson Terrace, MO physical therapists only recommend treatments that have been proven to work through extensive medical and academic studies. Studies have demonstrated the advantages 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 mobility, and the affected body part. Some piercings will be largely superficial 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 will go deeper into the muscle, as often dry needling is the easiest 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. 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 personalize your plan to you to get you the maximum benefit and safely return you to the activities that matter most to you.

How Quickly Will I See Improvements With Dry Needling?

Some Woodson Terrace, MO patients 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?

This is a common misconception, but no. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice that seeks to align a patient’s flow of energy. 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 living the life they want. 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 Woodson Terrace, 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 knowledgeable physical in Woodson Terrace, MO work with you as a team to implement a customized treatment plan that we’ve seen be successful with our own eyes. We’ve pledged our practice to positive patient outcomes and getting you back to the activities you love most, whether that backward kicks on a soccer field, biking through the park, or bending down and picking up your grandkids without feeling any pain. Reach out to a knowledgeable Woodson Terrace, MO physical therapist online or call the location nearest you.