myoActivation is a procedure originally founded by Dr. Greg Siren. It uses a set of structured tests to determine specific muscles and scars which are affecting your pain. The physician then uses a needling technique to release these muscles and scars. 2 to 4 sessions are required to see results.

IMS consists of dry needling conducted by a trained physiotherapist and focuses on releasing muscles in the area where you are experiencing pain.

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myoActivation consists of trigger point injections done by a trained physician to release muscles in sustained contraction, but also targets fascia and scars. This may not be where you are experiencing pain. Very often the needling site is not where pain is felt.

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese Medicine practice and is commonly used as a complementary therapy. Accupuncture focuses on rebalancing the body’s energy, also known as “Qi”. When the energy flow is disrupted, the practitioner inserts very thin needles into specific areas of the body, to “unblock” the flow.

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myoActivation consists of trigger point injections done by a trained physician to release muscles in sustained contraction, but also targets fascia and scars. This may not be where you are experiencing pain. Very often the needling site is not where pain is felt.

A myoActivation session is an appointment will include a physical exam and ask you where it hurts in different positions. The physician will insert the needle into points where they identify as the cause of pain. Each session can take between 30 minutes to 1 hour, and may require up to 4 sessions to experience the full benefits.

Pain can be subjective, so some people may find it painful and others do not feel anything during the procedure. Most of our patients have described the feeling similar to “being pinched”. If you feel you are more sensitive to pain, we can apply a topical spray or offer distraction techniques which can reduce the pain.

There are specific aftercare instructions which will be provided to you after your appointment. Alternatively, this information is also available on our resources page.

As long as you have valid health care coverage, issued from a province of Canada, this service will be billed directly to your provincial government.

If you do not have health care coverage or are from out of the country, you will need to pay for these services directly. Please contact us to discuss this further, as pricing will vary depending on the treatment provided.

This timing will change, but we currently anticipate seeing all new patients within one month of receiving their referral and completed forms.

Generally, 4 sessions, usually 1 to 2 weeks apart depending on availability. Pain is a very subjective sense so it is not guaranteed that myoActivation will help, but your family doctor can advise if this an appropriate treatment for you.

Not to worry. Just go to our Resources page under the “Patient” tab, and you will find all the documents you may need throughout your care with us. If you are still having trouble, feel free to send us an email and we’ll be happy to help you.

Not to worry. Just go to our Resources page under the “Patient” tab, and you will find all the documents you may need throughout your care with us. If you are still having trouble, feel free to send us an email and we’ll be happy to help you.

Please speak with your primary care provider regarding sending us a new referral. If they feel you will benefit from seeing us again, they are welcome to send us another referral. If it is severe, please contact your primary care provider or go to your nearest emergency department first. As our clinic is only open limited times, we are unable to provide urgent or long-term care.