Vancouver: IMS practitioners

Postby **ultraslacker** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 3:50 pm

I'm not actually injured, but my hips keep tightening up and I talked to my RMT today about going back for IMS. I haven't had it since my injury 3 years ago but it worked wonders then. My previous practitioner has moved to Chilliwack so I need a new one. Any recommendations?

Jo-Jo · Postby **Jo-Jo** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:24 pm

I can't help out...but educate me...what's an IMS practioner?

Postby **ultraslacker** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:46 pm

Someone who practices IMS!

IMS = intramuscular stimulation. It is usually done by acupuncturists, but can be done by other care professionals like physio, etc.

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Jo-Jo · Postby **Jo-Jo** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:50 pm

ultraslacker wrote:Someone who practices IMS!

IMS = intramuscular stimulation. It is usually done by acupuncturists, but can be done by other care professionals like physio, etc.

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Gotcha!
I think Spaff did this when he was working at a physio clinic for a brief time (or maybe it was a chiro clinic).
I hope you get sorted out ASAP!

Postby **ultraslacker** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:53 am

It's also occurring to me that I should re-introduce yoga into my life... it's been awhile. :/

Kelodie · Postby **Kelodie** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:40 am

ultraslacker wrote:Someone who practices IMS!

IMS = intramuscular stimulation. It is usually done by acupuncturists, but can be done by other care professionals like physio, etc.

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I got this done by a physio last year and he called it dry needling. Maybe you can look for that term in Google and see what comes up?

carm · Postby **carm** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:23 am

All hail IMS! I've used in on various body parts over the years and it rocks. Awhile ago, my physio in Ottawa gave me a referral for a colleague in North Van who does IMS but I can't find it using the advanced search; however here's the certifying body to which he belongs so there will be some leads there. You can find someone who's located close to you.

http://www.istop.org/membersbritishcolumbia.html

carm · Postby **carm** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 7:25 am

I sent an email to my physio to get the name again.

Postby **ultraslacker** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 9:53 am

carm wrote:I sent an email to my physio to get the name again.

cool, thanks.

I can find random people online but would rather have a personal recommendation. :)

Jwolf · Postby **Jwolf** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:31 am

ultraslacker wrote:
carm wrote:I sent an email to my physio to get the name again.

cool, thanks.

I can find random people online but would rather have a personal recommendation.

Did you ask Seuss?

Postby **ultraslacker** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 7:42 pm

I've been waiting because I don't seem to need it anymore. Ever since my last massage appointment on Friday, plus yoga/stretching over the weekend, it has been completely fine... even after my 30km long run on Sunday. weird.

carm · Postby **carm** » Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:30 am

That's good! IMS is good for situations where the muscles don't respond well to manual therapy, deep tissue work. It sounds like you don't need it!