Interactive Health:Treatment - Gunn IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation)/Dry Needling

September 25,2024

Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) is a system for the diagnosis and treatment of myofascial pain syndromes (chronic pain conditions that occur in the musculoskeletal system when there is no obvious sign of injury or inflammation). IMS is grounded in Western Medical Science, and has a solid foundation in its radiculopathic model of pain, which is now supported by many experts in the field. The treatment was developed by Dr. Chan Gunn in the 1970’s and utilizes acupuncture needles because they are the thinnest implements available that are designed to penetrate deep within the muscle tissue, specifically targeting injured muscles that have contracted and become shortened from distress.