IMS Physio
Chronic Pain Management
Deep Muscle Release
Dry Needling
Should I get acupuncture or IMS?
Acupuncture is often used for the treatment of radiating neurological pain, arthritic pain, or widespread pain with fewer signs of muscle shortening.
IMS is preferred over Acupuncture when a client requires a significant reduction in muscular tension, has only experienced mild changes with Acupuncture or manual therapy, and is looking for a deeper muscle release and more intense result.
Some people are more responsive to Acupuncture and others IMS. Your physiotherapist is trained to identify which treatment is best suited to you.
Acupuncture is often used for the treatment of radiating neurological pain, arthritic pain, or widespread pain with fewer signs of muscle shortening.
IMS is preferred over Acupuncture when a client requires a significant reduction in muscular tension, has only experienced mild changes with Acupuncture or manual therapy, and is looking for a deeper muscle release and more intense result.
Some people are more responsive to Acupuncture and others IMS. Your physiotherapist is trained to identify which treatment is best suited to you.
Is Gunn IMS the same as dry needling?
Although similar, they differ in that dry needling is a technique while Gunn IMS is a system of care. Dry needling is used directly on the muscle through “trigger points” to address localized pain. Gunn IMS also uses “trigger points” but extends to look for the root cause of the pain. This treatment looks at the body as a whole, instead of only focusing on one area alone.
IMS Intramuscular Stimulation and Gunn IMS treatments are total systems for the diagnosis and treatment of myofascial pain syndromes and chronic pain conditions. Also known as IMS therapy or needle therapy, IMS treatment can assist in the relief and rehabilitation of a wide variety of injuries.
Although similar, they differ in that dry needling is a technique while Gunn IMS is a system of care. Dry needling is used directly on the muscle through “trigger points” to address localized pain. Gunn IMS also uses “trigger points” but extends to look for the root cause of the pain. This treatment looks at the body as a whole, instead of only focusing on one area alone.
IMS Intramuscular Stimulation and Gunn IMS treatments are total systems for the diagnosis and treatment of myofascial pain syndromes and chronic pain conditions. Also known as IMS therapy or needle therapy, IMS treatment can assist in the relief and rehabilitation of a wide variety of injuries.
Gunn IMS in Parksville-Qualicum
Oceanside Physiotherapy and Work Conditioning Center provides intramuscular stimulation therapy for clients near Parksville, BC. For specific intramuscular pain treatment options and information, our therapists are here to help you feel better.
To learn more about Gunn IMS and what it entails, please view the videos provided by the UBC Gunn IMS Program.
Oceanside Physiotherapy and Work Conditioning Center provides intramuscular stimulation therapy for clients near Parksville, BC. For specific intramuscular pain treatment options and information, our therapists are here to help you feel better.
To learn more about Gunn IMS and what it entails, please view the videos provided by the UBC Gunn IMS Program.
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Recreational Injuries
Physiotherapists are experts in treating — and preventing — recreational injuries. Common recreational injuries include ankle and wrist sprains and muscle strains.
Posture
Having good posture not only makes you look strong and healthy — it’s also a critical factor in preventing pain and injuries. Physiotherapists can help you discover how to improve your posture.
Treating Impaired Mobility
There are many causes of impaired mobility that keep you from doing what you love to do. Physiotherapy can help manage and improve mobility.
Recreational Injuries
Physiotherapists are experts in treating — and preventing — recreational injuries. Common recreational injuries include ankle and wrist sprains and muscle strains.
Posture
Having good posture not only makes you look strong and healthy — it’s also a critical factor in preventing pain and injuries. Physiotherapists can help you discover how to improve your posture.
Treating Impaired Mobility
There are many causes of impaired mobility that keep you from doing what you love to do. Physiotherapy can help manage and improve mobility.