Acupuncture and Gunn IMS, where the tightness lives.

Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) is a specialized dry needling technique used to treat chronic muscle tightness, spasm, and pain associated with nerve irritation and muscle shortening.

Using fine needles inserted into targeted muscles, treatment aims to reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, and restore more comfortable movement. IMS is a tool, tailored to each patient’s thorough assessment, and will be incorporated into a comprehensive physical therapy treatment program.

Most people barely feel the needle when it is inserted. When it reaches a tight muscle you may feel a deep ache or a cramping sensation, as the targeted muscle responds. Afterward the area can feel sore for a day or two, like after a hard workout. Some patients experience an immediate sense of relief while others experience a gradual improvement over subsequent treatments.

Your comfort matters. Treatment is individualized and I will explain each step, check in with you and adjust according to your response. Needles are sterile and single use. Needling is never the whole treatment here: it sits inside a plan with manual therapy and exercise, so the improvement is lasting.