IMS or dry needling is a physiotherapy technique where a sterile needle is inserted into a muscle trigger point. Trigger points are not acupuncture points but areas of increased muscle spasm and tension. Inserting the needle causes a stretch reflex reaction and allows the muscle to relax. IMS is typically used to treat chronic pain and inflammation that is caused by neuropathy or muscle tightness.

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IMS is effective for conditions such as:

Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow
Shoulder pain
Hip and IT band pain
Achilles Tendonitis
Plantar Fasciitis
Sciatica
Chronic muscle tightness
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Chronic Pain

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Dry Needling / IMS can be done alone or in conjunction with other manual therapies such as Chiropractic manual therapy or physiotherapy treatment such as corrective exercises and stretches.

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IMS Fees

Initial Assessment $100
Treatment Visit $90