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Relieve Chronic Pain With
IMS Physiotherapy
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How It Works
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Who is it for
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IMS works in a very specific way to reduce pain and other factors to benefit your health. If you
have serious pain and nothing has worked so far, and you are still looking for non-surgical
ways to reduce this pain, knowing how IMS works may be beneficial for you to know more
about! The goal of IMS is to activate shortened muscles to release tightness and spasms. in
ways that are similar, but also different, from acupuncture. This works by using a thin needle
but is different from acupuncture as it is aimed at the muscle. It is done by release the
shortened muscle and allows I to relax and return to its normal form.
IMS is for almost anyone who experiences chronic pain but specifically is aimed to treat
certain injuries that have caused this chronic pain. These injure vary in seriousness, ranging
from small injuries to injuries that if left untreated could cause surgical procedures. These
injuries include, but are not limited to; Arthritic conditions, fibromyalgia, headaches, low back
pain, whiplash, spinal disc problems, TMJ Pain, and more. These are all issues that cause a lot
of pain. However, by using IMS therapy this pain can be alleviated.
Benefits
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IMS therapy has clear benefits, it reduces the pain one is experiencing from a serious injury.
This includes alleviating pain, spasm, and stiffness in muscle. As well as, increased blood flow
to the shortened muscles, which reduces toxic accumulation in the affected area. Also, all of
these things add to the minimization of tendonitis risk. These benefits are what make IMP
therapy a popular choice.