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What are a few reasons behind neck and back pain or discomfort? Our blog has covered the topic in detail.

What are the benefits of acupuncture, and how does it complement physical therapy? Read about it in our blog here.

What is the role of physiotherapy in treating motor vehicle injuries? Read about it in this blog and contact our team in Edmonton today.

What are the key similarities and differences between a sprain and a strain? Read about it in this blog.

What are the differences between dry needling and acupuncture? Read all about it in this blog here.

Women suffering from postpartum difficulties like pelvic floor dysfunction can heal and recover after undergoing physiotherapy. Find out more about it here.

IMS therapy utilizes needles into tight muscle groups or near the spine to focus on a compacted nerve root. The needle makes a small restorative physical issue, making the muscle take hold of the needle and spasm.

The purpose of inserting these needles into the tight muscle groups is to reduce pain and improve mobility. Often, a cause and source of pain or poor mobility are from muscles compensating for an injury at another part of the body. By inserting the IMS needles into the trigger points (IMS Needling), the patient feels a deep ache or twitching sensation as the needle moves through the tight muscles. The process is repeated over and over again at different trigger points. Although you might be sore the next day, IMS needling “resets” and relaxes the muscles, improving mobility and function. At no point during the process should you be in any pain or severe discomfort.