What Is Gunn IMS?
Do you suffer from joint and muscle pain or have a limited range of motion due to a chronic pain condition? Does your pain persist no matter what you do? There are several treatments available to you here at West End Physiotherapy in Vancouver, and Gunn IMS/ Functional Dry Needling is one that may be successful in treating your pain problem.
Gunn IMS, or intramuscular stimulation, is grounded in Western Medical Science. This treatment approach is based on a “neuropathic model of musculoskeletal dysfunction developed by Dr. C. Chan Gunn.” IMS treatment involves dry needling of affected areas of the body (using a sterile acupuncture needle) without injecting any substance.
Our innovative care strategies at West End Physiotherapy will help you find quick relief. Contact our office today for more information about Gunn IMS/ Functional Dry Needling treatment and how it can decrease your pain levels and restore your range of motion.
What To Expect With IMS
With certain types of treatment in the physiotherapy world, there is a good bit of hearsay about what is and isn’t considered painful in terms of treatment options. With IMS treatment/ Functional Dry Needling, penetration of a normal muscle is virtually painless; however, a shortened, hypersensitive muscle will ‘grasp’ the needle in what can be described as a cramping sensation.
The result is threefold: one, a stretch receptor in the muscle is stimulated, producing a reflex relaxation (lengthening); two, the needle also causes a small injury that draws blood to the area, initiating the natural healing process via platelet-derived growth factor; three, the treatment creates an electrical potential in the muscle to make the nerve function normally again.
It may sound intimidating to read about, however, rest assured that our physiotherapists at West End Physiotherapy are highly trained in the use of IMS treatment to relieve persistent myofascial pain conditions.
What Pain Conditions Can IMS Treat?
IMS through dry needling has a solid foundation in its radiculopathic model of pain, which is now supported by a growing body of research and experts in the field of pain management.
A few conditions that IMS can treat are as follows:
- Frozen shoulder
- Whiplash (for example, as a result of an auto accident)
- Back pain
- Tennis elbow
- Headaches
- Chronic pain
- Decreased range of motion
- Muscle and joint stiffness
Contact West End Physiotherapy In Vancouver Today
Here at West End Physiotherapy one of our licensed physiotherapists can properly assess your condition, and create a specialized plan of care for your recovery. He or she will also be able to decide whether or not Gunn IMS/ Functional Dry Needling treatment would be beneficial for you, and help you feel as comfortable as possible during the process.
Contact our office today to set up an appointment with one of our trained physiotherapists to learn more about IMS, and how it can help relieve your pain condition.
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Personalized Plan of Care
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!