Dry Needling – IMS/Acupuncture

Reduce Pain, Inflammation, and Spasm

The techniques of dry needling and acupuncture both use the insertion of needles to alleviate pain and treat a variety of health conditions.

Dry Needlingintramuscular stimulationis based on Western medicine principles and research and involves multiple advances of a filament needle into the skin and muscle at a myofascial trigger point. Dry Needling is effective for treating a multitude of musculoskeletal problems, including:

Neck, Back and Shoulder Pain
Tendinopathies (Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow)
Headaches
Sciatica
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Chronic Pain

Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that uses needles to stimulate the balance and flow of Qi energy, which can reduce swelling, relieve pain, and promote faster healing. When used in conjunction with physio or massage therapy, acupuncture can be recommended to treat such conditions such as:

Low Back Pain
Joint Pain
Muscle Tension
Whiplash
Sciatica
Headaches

A recommended course of treatment in either therapy can be made after a complete assessment by one of our trained Back in Motion therapists.