How IMS/Dry Needling Can Benefit Motor Vehicle Accident Physiotherapy Patients?
IMS (intramuscular stimulation) and dry needling are two techniques that involve the use of needles to treat pain and muscle dysfunction. IMS/dry needling was developed by Dr. Chan Gunn in the 1970s as a treatment for chronic pain and soft tissue dysfunction. It is based on the principles of neurophysiology and involves the insertion of fine needles into muscles to release trigger points, which are areas of hyper-irritability within the muscle that can cause pain and dysfunction. The needles used in IMS are similar to acupuncture needles, but the technique is different, as it involves a more precise targeting of specific muscles and nerves. While IMS/dry needling share some similarities, there are also some important differences between the two techniques. For example, ● IMS is based on the principles of neurophysiology. ● While dry needling is based on the principles of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), ● IMS also involves the more precise targeting of sp