IMS is used for reducing muscle pain. It works by increasing blood flow, and pain-relieving hormone release, to the affected area. IMS is an effective option, shown to relieve pain quickly.
Dana is using #IMS on the paraspinal muscles to help release stiffness and regain thoracic movement.
– Do some palpation to determine where the needling is needed
– Look at whole mobility through the ribcage
– To help release tension and stiffness, put the needle into the paraspinal muscle
– A twitch or a deep ache is made causing a bit of a reaction
-Recheck mobility: typically the motion has been restored
– Use manual therapy to help regain more motion
– Give the patient exercises to work on