Intramuscular Stimulation in Vernon BC

Any kind of chronic pain from sciatica, arthritis, a pinched nerve, or many other disorders can be upsetting. Treating nerve pain with traditional medicine is difficult, as often nerve pain does not respond to prescription pain relievers, including narcotics. Intramuscular Stimulation in Vernon BC is accepted as a viable form of health-care treatment. Our team is here to help.

What is Intramuscular Stimulation in Vernon BC?

IMS is another needling technique using slightly thicker needles to release short, tight muscles that can compress joints and nerves, and therefore provoke and sustain pain for long periods of time.

Sterile needles are inserted into shortened, tight muscles, causing a relaxation effect, providing relief of pain and stimulating blood flow to aid in healing. The nerve and surrounding tissues become desensitized. The initial sensation can be a cramping feeling as the muscle grips onto the needle, followed by a feeling of release. There may be some short-lasting muscle soreness (similar in sensation to after a gym workout), but the feeling of release is immediate.

It may take a few sessions to get long-lasting relief, as muscle memory can cause the muscles to tighten again; usually, the benefit from treatment is cumulative, and treatments can be spaced out after the first 2 weeks.

IMS can benefit patients in treating chronic pain and many other pain presentations. These include, but are not limited to:

• Arthritis
• Tendinitis – including Achilles Tendinitis and Tennis / Golfers Elbow
• Headaches and TMJ
• Whiplash
• Neck, upper and lower back pain
• Frozen Shoulder
• Myofascial pain
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Spondylosis
• Piriformis syndrome
• Joint pain

Further information on IMS can be found on Chan Gunn’s website.

Contact Arise Physiotherapy in Vernon BC today and we will be more than happy to help you understand how we can help.