Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) Therapy Burnaby
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Intramuscular Stimulation IMS is a dry needling technique used to treat underlying neuromusculoskeletal injuries that have become chronic or long-lasting without any or minimal improvement from other treatments or medications. IMS practitioners have an in-depth knowledge of the anatomy, muscle, and nervous system of the human body.
This allows an astute IMS practitioner to properly assess, examine, diagnose and treat the underlying condition with IMS. This treatment technique has evidence-based research to support its application in the treatment of chronic pain. The insertion of the dry needle into a muscle has the potential to change the property of the muscle, nerve, and blood flow which can alter pain.
IMS Therapy/ Dry Needling In Burnaby
Sometimes referred to as dry needling, IMS is a more specialized form of acupuncture that’s been developed in the last few decades. Our physiotherapists at Burnaby Heights Physiotherapy offer the best type of dry needling available.
Dry needling is great for any issue that may be related to a neuro-musculoskeletal issue meaning that the nerves are causing a problem in the muscles or tissues. If you’re not sure what is causing your pain or your pain has been resistant to other treatments, it may very well be an issue of the nerves treatable with IMS.
Common Conditions
Before your first treatment, your physiotherapist will assess your muscles to see if you may benefit from IMS. Your physiotherapist may recommend IMS in addition to other forms of physiotherapy as part of your treatment plan. IMS often works well when combined with manual therapy techniques. Some of the wide range of conditions that commonly benefit from IMS or dry needling are:
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How Does IMS Work?
IMS targets muscles that are spasming, in knots, or “shortening”. Shortening muscles put pressure on the nerve endings which irritates them causing you pain. When the needle is inserted into the muscle during physiotherapy treatment, the physiotherapist is aiming to trigger a stretch receptor. When the needle hits the stretch receptor, the muscle will react by grabbing the needle and then relaxing.
A normal muscle will not grab the needle, the muscle would remain relaxed around it.
The small amount of damage caused by the needle also works to stimulate the healing process in the area. Over time with repeated treatments, the muscle may be able to fully heal itself becoming less sensitive and more able to relax.
IMS Therapy Burnaby
IMS or intramuscular stimulation therapy has helped so many people with a remarkable success rate in treating stubborn, unexplained chronic pain and muscle tension and recovering from a sports injury and motor vehicle accident. We want you to be the next.
Take the next step towards a new, pain-free life and call our physiotherapy clinic today or book an appointment through our convenient online application.
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Insurance Partners
At Burnaby Heights Physiotherapy, we are committed to making your treatment as accessible and hassle-free as possible. That's why we proudly partner with leading insurance providers to offer direct billing services for our clients.
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Medavie Blue Cross (RCMP, Canadian Forces, Veterans Affairs)
- ICBC
- WSBC
- Green Shield
- Telus-Health (including Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life)
- Vancouver Coastal Health
- And More!
Areas We Serve
- Burnaby
- Vancouver Heights
- Willingdon Heights
- Brentwood Park
- Capital Hill
- Parkcrest
- Westridge
- Burnaby Heights
- Montecito
- Government Road
- Burnaby Hospital
- Simon Fraser Hill
- Simon Fraser University
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Sperling-Duthie
- North Burnaby
- Renfrew
- Renfrew Heights
- Hastings
- Hastings Sunrise
- Grandview Woodland
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