IMS, or “intramuscular stimulation”,  is a relatively new and promising technique which was introduced by Dr.  Gunn about 30 years ago. Originally it was called “dry needling of motor points” , which refers to using a non-hypodermic needle without the injection of a liquid, but rather a dry filamentous needle (indeed, an acupuncture needle).  Dr. Gunn demonstrated this technique could  significantly reduce chronic muscular pain associated with neuropathies…