Dry Needling & IMS

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Dry Needling

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Alleviate Pain

Dry needling will stimulate blood flow to flush back to the affected areas, releasing endorphins, alleviating any muscular pain or stiffness.

Reduce Muscle Tension

By inserting the needle into the “muscle knot”, the affected area will contract before relaxing. This will release muscle tension and any associated pain.

Improve Range of Motion

The release of muscle tension and increased blood flow to the affected area promotes proper function, more movement, and restores your range of motion.

Enhance Daily Wellness

Healthy blood circulation, improved mobility, and less muscle tension almost immediately after treatment will allow you to be more active and enhance your wellness.

Dry Needling Targets Trigger Points to Treat Myofascial Pain and Restore Regular Movement

Back & Neck Pain

Tightness, lack of movement and stiffness are common signs of neck and back pain.

Chronic Joint Pain

Dry needling produces endorphins, mood-stimulating chemicals that alleviate chronic joint pain.

Injury Recovery

Dry needling is incredibly effective in aiding recovery in back, neck and knee injuries.

Strains & Sprains

Dry needling can increase blood flow to strained and sprained muscles, encouraging recovery.

Muscle Overuse

Stiffness associated with muscle overuse can be loosened with targeted needling.

Post-Surgery Recovery

Immediate improvement in symptoms and muscle mobility can aid recovery time.

Headaches & Migraines

Releasing the tension in the trigger points that cause migraines and headaches can provide relief.

Sports Related Injury

Athletes and weekend warriors can get instant relief from muscle, ligament and tendon injuries.

Car Accident Injury

Targeting whiplash, concussion, and herniated disc pain points can aid recovery from MVAs.

Work Related Injury

Return to work sooner with trigger point needling that targets specific injuries.

Get Back to Being Pain-Free

With Dry Needling & IMS in Calgary

From athletes to people with chronic pain, dry needling (also known as intramuscular stimulation) provides instant relief to pain by relieving tension and pain in muscular trigger points while producing mood-stimulating endorphins. With Strive Physiotherapy’s dry needling in Calgary, we can locate and needle specific trigger points, promoting movement and blood flow, so you get back to being pain-free.

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Administering dry needling correctly requires educational experience, firsthand knowledge of the body, and a specialized targeted plan. You’ll get all that with Strive. We take great pride in offering the most innovative treatments, such as intramuscular stimulation (IMS), to provide you with instant relief, aid injury recovery and encourage exercise. Visit Strive to get IMS treatment in Calgary today!

"Strive has helped me immensely with my back pain issues. After 3 treatments each I’m pretty much at 100%. I went from moving and feeling like an 80 year old man to being able to be active again without any pain."

"I have used both physiotherapy and massage services at Strive. Tamara is knowledgeable and very personable. She got me back to my workout regimen quickly. She is amazingly strong and I always leave feeling refreshed."

"Kella is amazing, instead of just treating the pain like many physiotherapists she finds the source of the problem. You have to give it a try if you have unexplained knee pain."

"David helped get me back on track after a significant injury requiring surgery. I always feel I get the exact amount of treatment. No endless recovery schedules, no excessive bookings. Super helpful and friendly staff, booking online or in person is a breeze."

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What to Expect

Pre-Treatment

Please explain to us the affected areas in your body, stating the type of pain you’re experiencing. We can focus on specific target areas that can alleviate pain, reduce tension and improve your range of motion.

During Treatment

Lying on a treatment table, we will gently insert the dry needles into tight muscle bands. The treatment itself does not last very long, with the needles sometimes inserted for only a few seconds each.

Post-Treatment

You may experience some mild soreness in the treated areas after your IMS in Calgary. However, it should disappear within 24 hours, leaving you with less pain and more mobility.

FAQs

Does dry needling hurt?

Although unpleasant, dry needling is not painful. You might feel discomfort when the needle is inserted, but as the needle is only inserted for a few seconds, it does not last long. It does vary from person to person, and we’re here to support you if needed.

Are there any side effects?

You may experience mild soreness and potential bruising in the treated area. However, that should go away within 24 hours, leaving you with less pain and tension, more movement and a greater range of motion.

How many treatments do I need?

It ultimately depends on the severity of your condition, how long you’ve had it for and your body’s self-healing rate. Some people require one to two treatments, while others might need several. You’ll know how many treatments you need with your individualized plan.

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