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Dry Needling / IMS in Chilliwack
For stubborn, chronic muscle pain that hands-on care alone hasn't shifted — precise needling that resets tight, sensitized muscles.
Who it’s for
People with chronic, nagging pain — tight neck and shoulders, low back pain, glute and hip pain, or nerve-related aching that keeps coming back.
What your care includes
- Assessment to confirm needling is appropriate for you
- IMS / dry needling by a certified physiotherapist
- Combined with exercise to hold the gains
- Clear aftercare guidance for post-treatment soreness
- Progress reviews against your goals
Benefits
Releases muscles hands can't reach
IMS reaches deep, chronically tight muscle bands — glutes, deep neck, low back — that manual therapy alone often can't fully release.
Calms nerve-related ache
By treating the shortened muscles irritating a nerve root, needling can ease the radiating, stubborn ache of chronic radicular pain.
Movement improves, so exercise works
Once the muscle resets to a normal resting length, your strengthening program becomes far more effective.
A real option for plateaus
If months of other care haven't shifted chronic pain, IMS is often the missing piece — your assessment will confirm whether it fits your case.
Conditions it treats
- Chronic neck & back pain
- Tension headaches
- Gluteal & hip pain
- Nerve irritation & radicular pain
- Stubborn trigger points
- Tendon pain
What a typical appointment looks like
- Suitability assessment first — Your certified physiotherapist confirms needling is appropriate and safe for you, reviews the target muscles and nerve involvement, and explains exactly what treatment feels like.
- The needling itself — Fine needles are inserted into tight muscle points. A brief local twitch or deep ache is normal and usually lasts seconds. You can ask to pause or stop at any time.
- Exercise right after — Needling opens a window — you'll do mobility or strengthening work in the same visit to hold the change.
- Aftercare, clearly explained — Expect possible soreness for 24–48 hours, like a deep workout. You'll get guidance on heat, gentle movement and what to report back.
Appointment lengths are typical ranges — the clinic confirms yours at booking.
Your part
- Disclose blood thinners, bleeding disorders, pregnancy, pacemakers, immune concerns or needle anxiety before treatment
- Plan a lighter training day after your first session while you learn how you respond
- Stay hydrated and keep the treated area moving gently — total rest slows the reset
- Avoid icing or aggressively stretching a freshly needled muscle unless your therapist advises it
- Report unusual bruising, sharp pain that doesn't settle, or any symptom that worries you
What to bring
Your medication list (blood thinners matter here), relevant imaging, and notes on where your pain radiates and when it's worst.
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Physiotherapy · Back & Neck Pain Treatment · Shockwave Therapy
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