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Dry Needling and IMS Clinics in Canada in British Columbia

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Dry needling and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) are physiotherapy techniques that use fine acupuncture-style needles to release tight muscle bands (trigger points) and desensitize overactive nerves. They are highly effective for chronic muscle pain, sports injuries, and conditions that haven't responded to conventional manual therapy. Dry needling is performed by trained physiotherapists and chiropractors at many Canadian sports clinics.

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Cities in British Columbia

Dry Needling and IMS Clinics in Canada Clinics in British Columbia

32615 South Fraser Way 1209, 104, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1X8, Canada

Abbotsford, BC

+1 604-265-3863
PhysioAthletic Therapy
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1046 Austin Ave #210, Coquitlam, BC V3K 3P3, Canada

Coquitlam, BC

+1 604-936-0002
PhysioSports Med
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102-12565 88 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 3J7

Surrey, BC

778-565-9008
PhysioChiroMassage
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6545 Portsmouth Rd #301, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1A3, Canada

Nanaimo, BC

+1 250-729-7414
Physio
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420-890 Pender St W, Vancouver, BC V6C 1J9

Vancouver, BC

604-606-1420
PhysioMassage
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Unit 211, 7130 120 St, Surrey, BC V3W 3M8, Canada

Surrey, BC

+1 604-593-5390
PhysioMassage
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6180 Blundell Rd #140, Richmond, BC V7C 4W7, Canada

Richmond, BC

+1 604-275-4142
PhysioChiroMassage
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104-14340 64 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 1Z1

Surrey, BC

604-503-5400
PhysioChiroMassage
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6545 Portsmouth Rd #301, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1A3, Canada

Nanaimo, BC

+1 250-729-7414
Physio
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3030 Pandosy St #202, Kelowna, BC V1Y 0C4, Canada

Kelowna, BC

+1 236-420-0660
PhysioChiroMassage
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860 View St #102, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z8, Canada

Victoria, BC

+1 236-638-2996
Physio
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8120 128 St #205, Surrey, BC V3W 0E6, Canada

Surrey, BC

+1 604-503-4880
PhysioMassage
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4388 Still Creek Dr Unit 201, Burnaby, BC V5C 6C6, Canada

Burnaby, BC

+1 604-398-2936
PhysioMassage
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33711 Laurel St #203, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1X3, Canada

Abbotsford, BC

+1 604-853-1447
PhysioMassage
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5.0(15)

601 W Broadway U16, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4C2, Canada

Vancouver, BC

Physio
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15272 Croydon Dr Unit 108, Surrey, BC V3Z 0Z5, Canada

Surrey, BC

+1 604-531-1787
PhysioChiroMassageAthletic Therapy
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219 Fern Rd W, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2M2, Canada

Qualicum Beach, BC

+1 778-738-1120
Physio
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13091 Vanier Pl #180, Richmond, BC V6V 2J1, Canada

Richmond, BC

+1 236-863-6186
PhysioMassage
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1881 152 St Unit 124, Surrey, BC V4A 9Y9, Canada

Surrey, BC

+1 236-479-0941
PhysioMassage
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6111 River Rd Suite 160, Richmond, BC V7C 0A2, Canada

Richmond, BC

+1 604-244-8825
PhysioChiroMassageSports Med
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1275 Bay St, Victoria, BC V8T 1S8, Canada

Victoria, BC

+1 250-381-7473
Physio
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9380 120 St #101, Surrey, BC V3V 4B9, Canada

Surrey, BC

+1 604-590-1175
PhysioChiroMassageAthletic Therapy
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2560 Sea Blush Dr, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9A9, Canada

Nanoose Bay, BC

+1 250-821-1399
Physio
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550 W Broadway #706, Vancouver, BC V5Z 0E9, Canada

Vancouver, BC

+1 604-738-4900
Physio
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32156 Hillcrest Ave unit 230 unit 230, Abbotsford, BC V2T 1S5, Canada

Abbotsford, BC

+1 604-746-1233
PhysioMassageSports Med
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450 E Columbia St #101, New Westminster, BC V3L 3X5, Canada

New Westminster, BC

+1 604-553-1203
PhysioChiroMassageAthletic TherapySports Med
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933 Ellery St #3, Victoria, BC V9A 4R9, Canada

Victoria, BC

+1 778-349-7482
Physio
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4695 Hastings St Suite 101, Burnaby, BC V5C 2K6, Canada

Burnaby, BC

+1 604-351-0103
Physio
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3665 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5W2, Canada

Vancouver, BC

+1 604-428-0330
Physio
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325 Howe St #604, Vancouver, BC V6C 3N2, Canada

Vancouver, BC

+1 604-428-3266
PhysioAthletic Therapy
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3200 Westwood St Suite 112, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6C7, Canada

Port Coquitlam, BC

+1 604-783-8300
PhysioMassage
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3056 Glen Dr #506, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0V1, Canada

Coquitlam, BC

+1 604-552-8338
PhysioMassagePodiatry
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10330 152 St #90, Surrey, BC V3R 4G8, Canada

Surrey, BC

+1 604-498-2299
PhysioChiroMassage
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3056 Glen Dr unit # 500, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0V1, Canada

Coquitlam, BC

+1 604-475-5328
PhysioChiroMassage
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15350 Croydon Dr #101, Surrey, BC V3Z 1H4, Canada

Surrey, BC

+1 604-553-8435
PhysioChiroMassagePodiatry
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3139 Murray St, Port Moody, BC V3H 2R8, Canada

Port Moody, BC

+1 604-949-0100
PhysioChiroMassageSports Med
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302-550 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 0E9, Canada

Vancouver, BC

+1 604-428-7718
PhysioMassage
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1726 Dolphin Ave #101, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R9, Canada

Kelowna, BC

+1 778-484-5790
PhysioChiroMassage
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6632 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5X 3H2, Canada

Vancouver, BC

+1 604-336-8377
PhysioMassage
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1646 McKenzie Ave #101, Victoria, BC V8N 0A3, Canada

Victoria, BC

+1 778-432-3333
PhysioChiroMassageAthletic TherapyPodiatry
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2669 Langdon St #112, Abbotsford, BC V2T 3L3, Canada

Abbotsford, BC

+1 236-471-0199
PhysioChiroMassage
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17767 64 Ave unit 102, Surrey, BC V3S 1Z2, Canada

Surrey, BC

+1 778-537-1116
PhysioChiroMassageSports Med
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13571 Commerce Pkwy #140, Richmond, BC V6V 2Z8, Canada

Richmond, BC

+1 604-370-0088
Physio
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10030 King George Blvd, Surrey, BC V3T 2W4, Canada

Surrey, BC

+1 778-771-4123
PhysioChiroMassage
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6689 Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5B 1S1, Canada

Burnaby, BC

+1 604-918-5400
PhysioChiroMassage
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2105 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5L 4L5, Canada

Vancouver, BC

+1 604-901-3888
PhysioChiroMassage
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128 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X4, Canada

Vancouver, BC

+1 604-684-5826
PhysioChiroMassage
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5.0(205)

3007 Glen Dr #204, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0L8, Canada

Coquitlam, BC

+1 604-937-6088
PhysioChiroMassage
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7110 120 St unit #201, Surrey, BC V3W 3M8, Canada

Surrey, BC

+1 604-596-6775
PhysioChiroMassagePodiatry
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658 Homer St #410, Vancouver, BC V6B 0T5, Canada

Vancouver, BC

+1 604-359-2919
PhysioMassage
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5455 152 St, Surrey, BC V3S 5A5, Canada

Surrey, BC

+1 604-634-6909
PhysioMassageAthletic Therapy
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3960 Chatham St #200, Richmond, BC V7E 2Z5, Canada

Richmond, BC

+1 604-499-8783
PhysioMassage
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2800 E 1st Ave suite #310, Vancouver, BC V5M 4N9, Canada

Vancouver, BC

+1 604-873-2818
PhysioChiroMassageSports Med
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580 Hornby St #350, Vancouver, BC V6C 3B6, Canada

Vancouver, BC

+1 604-974-9433
PhysioMassage
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4105 Gordon Dr #200, Kelowna, BC V1W 4Z1, Canada

Kelowna, BC

+1 250-764-7505
PhysioChiroMassageSports Med
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Unit 211, 7130 120 St, Surrey, BC V3W 3M8, Canada

Surrey, BC

+1 604-949-1058
PhysioChiroMassage
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5.0(145)

4132 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P7, Canada

Vancouver, BC

+1 866-538-4272
PhysioMassage
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Focal Point Plaza, 19211 Fraser Hwy Unit 107, Surrey, BC V3S 7C9, Canada

Surrey, BC

+1 778-728-2028
PhysioMassagePodiatry
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FAQs β€” Dry Needling and IMS Clinics in Canada

What is the difference between dry needling and acupuncture?

Dry needling targets specific muscular trigger points and is based on Western anatomical principles. Acupuncture follows Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and targets energy meridians. Both use similar needles but have different theoretical frameworks and treatment goals. Many sports clinics offer both.

What conditions does dry needling treat?

Dry needling is used for muscle tension, myofascial pain, sports injuries, headaches, neck pain, back pain, rotator cuff issues, hip flexor tightness, and post-injury scar tissue. IMS is particularly effective for chronic overuse injuries where nerve sensitization plays a role.

Is dry needling covered by insurance?

Dry needling billed by a registered physiotherapist is generally covered under your physiotherapy benefit. IMS billed by a physiotherapist is also typically covered. Coverage under chiropractic or other provider types varies by plan.

Does dry needling hurt?

You may feel a brief muscle twitch or ache when the needle hits a trigger point β€” this is a good sign called the local twitch response. Discomfort is usually brief. Many patients feel significant muscle release and pain relief immediately after treatment.

Who provides dry needling in Canada?

Physiotherapists, chiropractors, and some athletic therapists provide dry needling with specialized post-graduate training. IMS is most commonly performed by physiotherapists trained in Gunn IMS. Verify your provider's credentials before booking.

Can dry needling be combined with kinesiology tape?

Yes. Kinesiology tape is often applied to the treated area after dry needling to support muscle recovery and reduce post-treatment soreness. The combination is particularly effective for trigger point management in athletes.

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