What is IMS?

Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) is a method used throughout the body to diagnose and treat chronic pain. Acupuncture needles are first inserted into muscular pain trigger sites to treat IMS. IMS/ dry needling is a brilliant therapy that helps to treat many painful conditions as the method is effective for acute and chronic pain.

Due to the needle’s minimal therapeutic injury, the muscle clings to it and cramps. Due to this stimulation, opioid, serotonin, and norepinephrine are released. The little incision also enhances blood flow to the wounded region, relaxing the muscle and indicating to the body that it needs to heal.

What benefits does an IMS/ dry needling offer?

The following conditions, among others, will benefit from IMS Treatment:

● Acute Achilles Tendonitis

● Tennis, golf, and elbow, jaw, and TMJ pain

● Palmar-plantar syndrome

● Hip and shoulder impingement syndromes

● The syndrome of myofascial pain

● Persistent postural pain

● Syndrome of the iliotibial band

● Headaches

● A sore neck

● Ankylosing Spondylitis

● Chronic bursitis or tendonitis

● Back Pain, Low

● Injuries from repetitive strain

● Shaky Legs

● Finger Torticollis Spinal Disc Issues Sciatica Trigger

● Syndrome of the piriformis and plantar fascia

What is Dry-Needling?

Dry needling has a number of positive benefits on muscle tissue, including pain alleviation, trigger point deactivation, and function recovery. It is rarely used as a stand-alone strategy. Instead, it frequently is a component of a larger physical therapy strategy that incorporates other conventional physical therapy techniques within the course of care.

Dry needling is an effective treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal problems, including shoulder, neck, heel, hip, and back pain. Although studies suggest that using dry needling to treat and manage pain is a safe and effective method, certain insurance companies may not pay for the operation.

Benefits of Dry-Needling

● Access Quick Pain Relief

After one dry needling session, many patients notice a rapid decrease in both localized and generalized pain. For some people, it may take several sessions before they get the maximum pain relief. Your therapy plan will be based on the number and intensity of your trigger points.

● Recover your Performance Range

To develop your strength and completely restore your range of motion, dry needling is frequently used in conjunction with a physical therapy program me. Your muscles are retrained during physical therapy, which aids in preventing more trigger points.

● Quicken your Recovery

The main kind of treatment after recovering from an injury is physical therapy. The process is accelerated by adding dry needling to physical therapy, though.

IMS and Dry Needling: Key Differences

There is as such no prominent difference between IMS and Dry Needling. ‘Dry Needling’ is basically a generic term used for IMS. In order to relieve pain of neuropathic origin, a therapeutic method known as dry needling or IMS involves utilizing an acupuncture needle to cause a localized twitch reaction in an overactive muscle. Myofascial and neuropathic pain are treated with the dry needling technique known as intramuscular stimulation (IMS), which is a unique kind of acupuncture.

We welcome you to prestige for best treatment: 

Physical therapists can employ IMS/dry needling, a professional intervention, to help people who are in pain by inducing a healing reaction in the tissue and reducing pain and mobility problems. Patients who need help can inquire about numerous approaches and meet with our skilled practitioners to determine which is the best choice.

Get in touch with us today to know about the different treatments offered at Prestige. Through physical therapy and injury management, we’re focused on making you feel better. Our staff includes qualified physiotherapists who can more effectively address your body’s individual demands and help you feel better as soon as possible.