A colleague of mine mentioned a technique called intramuscular Stimulation (IMS). Apparently it was founded by Dr Gunn. Wikipedia says;
Intramuscular Stimulation, or 'dry needling', is a diagnostic and treatment model for myofascial pain of neuropathic origin. It works by stimulating spinal reflexes that reverse muscle contractures (shortened muscles) through the use of fine flexible acupuncture style needles. Although shortened muscles are impossible to see in MRI or X-ray images, trained IMS practitioners are able to feel tense muscles and target irritated nerves. Although supported by published clinical research [3] and The Cochrane Reviews,[4] there is a need for higher quality studies in this area.
3. Gunn CC, Milbrandt WE. Dry needling of muscle motor points for chronic low back pain. A randomized clinical trial with longterm follow-up. Spine 1980;5:279-291.
4. ^ http://www2.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab001351.html
Intramuscular Stimulation, or 'dry needling', is a diagnostic and treatment model for myofascial pain of neuropathic origin. It works by stimulating spinal reflexes that reverse muscle contractures (shortened muscles) through the use of fine flexible acupuncture style needles. Although shortened muscles are impossible to see in MRI or X-ray images, trained IMS practitioners are able to feel tense muscles and target irritated nerves. Although supported by published clinical research [3] and The Cochrane Reviews,[4] there is a need for higher quality studies in this area.
3. Gunn CC, Milbrandt WE. Dry needling of muscle motor points for chronic low back pain. A randomized clinical trial with longterm follow-up. Spine 1980;5:279-291.
4. ^ http://www2.cochrane.org/reviews/en/ab001351.html
