Chan Gunn

Chan Gunn

Chit Chan Gunn, CM, OBC is the founder and president of the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Dr. Gunn developed a process called Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) to treat neuropathic pain. In 2001 Dr Gunn was inducted into the Order of British Columbia and in 2002 into the Order of Canada for his contributions in the field of pain study.[1] He is a clinical professor at the University of Washington and has been invited to lecture internationally on his approaches to pain therapy. He is also the founding director and past president of the Canadian Society of Asian Art.

IMS

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.[2] Although supported by published clinical research [3] and The Cochrane Reviews,[4] there is a need for higher quality studies in this area.

References

  1. ^ Order of Canada citation
  2. ^ http://www.intramuscularstimulation.com/2.htm
  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


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