{"id":853,"date":"2021-12-02T12:28:32","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T20:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthcraftclinic.com\/?page_id=853"},"modified":"2021-12-22T14:15:55","modified_gmt":"2021-12-22T22:15:55","slug":"intramuscular-stimulation-ims","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/watershed9.ca\/clients\/healthcraft\/services\/intramuscular-stimulation-ims\/","title":{"rendered":"Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/watershed9.ca\/clients\/healthcraft\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Op-40.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;75px||75px||true|&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;48px&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.10.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Health Craft Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve found that one of the best ways to treat chronic or recurring muscle pain is with intramuscular stimulation, a technique also known as dry needling or, sometimes, trigger point dry needling.<\/p>\n<p>Chronic muscle pain is, sadly, a common daily occurrence for many individuals and can be very difficult to endure. Usually a result of nerve irritation or dysfunction, muscles become weak, tight, and shortened, causing pain that seems to be ever-present.<\/p>\n<p>This pain interferes with daily life and can make it difficult to work, care for yourself or others, and live an otherwise normal life.<\/p>\n<p>With the use of intramuscular stimulation, however, our team of trained physiotherapists can help relieve the discomfort that comes from chronic or recurrent muscle pain.<\/p>\n<h3>What is IMS?<\/h3>\n<p>Technically, IMS is a technique that\u2019s used to lengthen or release muscles, particularly the ones that are causing the musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain that a patient is experiencing. To do this, very thin needles like the ones used in standard acupuncture are inserted into the affected muscle. This can begin to stimulate healing.<\/p>\n<p>This is also called \u201cdry needling\u201d because the needles that are inserted are solid and do not contain any sort of solution that is introduced into the body. Simply, the needle is inserted, a reaction is provoked, and the needle is removed. They do not stay in the body for any length of time. The number of needles used differs with each patient and depends on the muscles that need to be released.<\/p>\n<h3>What kind of pain can be treated with IMS?<\/h3>\n<p>The most common ailments\/disorders we see among patients who present with chronic muscle pain include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Joint issues<\/li>\n<li>Disk issues<\/li>\n<li>Tendinitis<\/li>\n<li>Migraine and tension-type headaches<\/li>\n<li>Jaw and mouth problems (TMJ)<\/li>\n<li>Whiplash<\/li>\n<li>Repetitive motion disorders (like carpal tunnel syndrome)<\/li>\n<li>Spinal problems<\/li>\n<li>Pelvic pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Who can perform intramuscular stimulation?<\/h3>\n<p>Physiotherapists must be trained in this technique and must receive IMS certification before being allowed to perform this treatment. At Health Craft Clinic, our professionals are licensed in IMS and may recommend it as part of an all-encompassing plan for those suffering from chronic or recurrent muscle pain, a plan that might also include treatments such as heat or manual therapy and exercise.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/healthcraftclinic.janeapp.com\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Book Appointment&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; button_border_radius=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; button_text_size_tablet=&#8221;16px&#8221; button_text_size_phone=&#8221;15px&#8221; button_text_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_module=&#8221;871&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/healthcraftclinic.janeapp.com\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Book Appointment&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; button_border_radius=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; button_text_size_tablet=&#8221;16px&#8221; button_text_size_phone=&#8221;15px&#8221; button_text_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_module=&#8221;871&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;CTA&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#573d96&#8243; global_module=&#8221;347&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone number:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"tel:(604)563-4411\" style=\"color: #fff;\">(604) 563-4411<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong><br \/>111 West Broadway Unit 206<br \/>Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P4<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mail:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"mailto:info@healthcraftclinic.com\" style=\"color: #fff;\">info@healthcraftclinic.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Business hours:<\/strong><br \/>Mon &#8211; Thurs: 11:45 AM &#8211; 6:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Fri: 11:45 AM &#8211; 7:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.10&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_contact_form email=&#8221;info@healthcraftclinic.com, healthcraftclinic@gmail.com &#8221; title=&#8221;Any questions? 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