Dry Needling or IMS: An Effective Solution for Muscle Pain and Trigger Points

Do you experience persistent pain or muscle tightness that affects your daily life and limits your ability to perform your daily activities? If yes, then you might benefit from Dry Needling or IMS (Intra Muscular Stimulation). Dry Needling is a form of therapy that uses small, thin needles to target specific trigger points in the muscles that cause pain, tightness, and restricted movement. This therapy is highly effective in reducing pain and discomfort, stimulating tissue repair, and improving your range of motion.

At Raavi’s Handtherapy and Physiotherapy clinic in Surrey, BC, our physiotherapist, Ravi Dev, is a certified hand therapist with extensive experience in Dry Needling. He has helped countless patients alleviate their pain and improve their mobility through this therapy. Ravi Dev is dedicated to providing quality care to his patients, and he is committed to ensuring that each patient receives a customized treatment plan that addresses their specific needs and goals.

What is Dry Needling?

Dry Needling is a non-invasive technique that uses small, thin needles to penetrate the skin and stimulate specific points in the muscles. The needles are inserted into the muscle to release tightness, pain, and trigger points. This technique is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern western medicine and is highly effective in treating various muscle pain and joint problems.

How does Dry Needling work?

Dry Needling works by releasing the tight, knotted muscle fibers, called trigger points. These trigger points are usually caused by overuse, injury, or stress and can cause pain, tightness, and limited range of motion. Dry Needling stimulates the muscle to release the trigger points, reducing the tightness and pain and restoring the range of motion. The needle insertion also stimulates the release of endorphins, which are natural pain-relieving chemicals in the body, and reduces the pain and discomfort.

What conditions can Dry Needling help with?

Dry Needling is a highly effective treatment for a variety of muscle pain conditions, including:

• Back and neck pain
• Sciatic pain
• Pelvic pain
• Headaches
• Muscle strains
• Shoulder pain (Rotator cuff, Impingement syndromes)
• Knee pain (General muscular tightness and cramps)

Is Dry Needling safe?

Dry Needling is a safe and effective treatment for muscle pain. The needles used in this therapy are sterile and disposable, and the risk of infection is low. The therapy is performed by trained and experienced physiotherapists, who are knowledgeable about anatomy and the potential risks of Dry Needling.

If you are interested in Dry Needling and would like to learn more about this therapy, or if you would like to schedule an appointment with Ravi Dev at Raavi’s Handtherapy and Physiotherapy clinic, please contact us at 778-651-9565. We are located at 7135 138 St #143, Surrey, BC V3W 7T9, and serve patients in Surrey, Delta, Langley.

At Raavi’s Handtherapy and Physiotherapy clinic, we are dedicated to helping our patients achieve optimal health and wellness. We look forward to helping you reduce your pain, improve your mobility, and enhance your quality of life.