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Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) is a system for the diagnosis and treatment of persistent myofascial pain syndromes using dry needling techniques.
Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) is a system for the diagnosis and treatment of persistent myofascial pain syndromes using dry needling techniques. Acupuncture needles are inserted directly into the affected muscle, but instead of leaving the needle inside for long periods of time, the needles are quickly inserted and removed. This dry needling increases circulation, sending blood and healing materials to the areas, encouraging the healing process.
Our approach to IMS integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) philosophy with a modern, scientific understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology, to relieve your pain and improve your performance. We work closely with each patient, tailoring a program to your needs with patient-centred care.
If your muscle is relaxed, you will likely not feel the IMS needle penetrate your skin. But, if your muscle is tense or tight, you will likely feel a tense, shortening of the muscles, and a desensitization of pain that arises from ‘neuropathy’.
During our initial assessment, our Registered therapists will learn about your existing medical conditions, as well as your health concerns and goals. Then, we will begin treatment by inserting thin, sterile needles along the meridian lines of your body. Instead of leaving the needles inserted for long periods of time (like acupuncture), the needles are removed quickly, causing a reflex contraction of the muscle, alleviating stress on the joints, tendons and nerve endings in the muscles. This treatment facilitates the body’s internal healing process.
Gunn IMS is a total system for the diagnosis and treatment of persistent myofascial pain syndromes, including muscle, joint, tendon, bursal, fascial, neural and biomechanical problems. The approach, using intramuscular dry needling, is based on a neuropathic model of musculoskeletal dysfunction developed by Dr. C. Chan Gunn.
Intramuscular stimulation (IMS) is a technique that our physiotherapists use to release or lengthen muscles that may be causing chronic musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain. Very fine needles (the same ones used in acupuncture) are inserted directly into the affected muscle, in order to stimulate healing. This is also often referred to, or known as, “dry needling.”
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