"IMS is the most effective method of treatment I have ever learned in medical colleges, neurosurgery resident days. I think IMS have changed my career as a neurosurgeon and many of neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons.

Since I learned IMS in 1995, I have made regular meetings and study groups around my area. So many physicians and surgeons use IMS as their routine job. To get a regular IMS membership, What should they do? I think all of them have a good knowledge of IMS and regards IMS as the most effective and scientific method."

Kwanghwi Ok

"Dr. Gunn has been a key figure in the recognition and treatment of the widespread painful condition of soft tissue rheumatism. He deserves great credit for his classical clinical description of this syndrome."

Professor Patrick Wall FRS, DM, FRCP, Professor Emeritus,

United Medical and Dental Schools, London, UK

"Dr. Chan Gunn, well known in Vancouver for his pioneering work in the successful treatment of chronic pain, has been honored by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada [and has been named] the Clifford G. Woolfe Lecturer, an honor awarded annually for "significant contributions to the science of the clinical practice of acupuncture." Dr. Gunn has developed a form of medical acupuncture called intramuscular stimulation, with which he has achieved excellent results among patients for whom all commonly used therapies, including traditional acupuncture, had failed."

The British Columbia Medical Journal

Volume 37, Number 7, July 1995

...meticulously thorough clinical assessment of muscular function, ... more detailed than most orthopaedic examinations ......most important feature, broth from objective observation and personal experience, is the immediacy of response ... most impressive to see immediate and substantial changes in the range of movements, with ... diminution of pain.

C Gregory MB, FRCP (C)

"Trained in traditional Western medicine, I was somewhat skeptical, but as I have seen more and more patients with chronic musculoskeletal pains that do not respond to any conventional form of therapy, I have turned to your...new ideas and solutions. I must say I have been very impressed at the results."

Dr. John W. Bell, Specialist Anesthetist and

Director of Chronic Pain Services, New Zealand

"After 25 years of dealing with problems from the locomotor system I have the opinion that Dr. Gunn's IMS technique is the most important contribution in the field in the last 10 years."

Bengt Johansson MD, Chairman,

Swedish Society for Orthopaedic Medicine

"I have found Gunn's Intramuscular Stimulation technique to be most effective... there is no other pain treatment available to date that can immediately predict in an objective fashion whether a patient will respond to the treatment (administered)."

Jennifer Chu-Andrew, Associate Professor Director,

Electrodiagnosis Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Centre

"I think your paper is excellent, and very important. So many of these cases go by undetected or misdiagnosed, and the patients are accused (after the usual negative radiologic and orthopedic findings) of being 'crocks'. As I've told you earlier, I've always greatly admired your work, and I think this paper is a very important contribution."

Professor Ronald Melzack, McGill University

"I am an Orthopaedic Manual Therapist and I use IMS frequently throughout my day. With patients who tolerate needles well, it may be the treatment of choice and is the only treatment I might use on them. With other patients IMS can be a valued addition to mobilization, manipulation, stretching, and exercise."

Patricia Tannant, Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist

"I am a Korean medical doctor specializing in anesthesiology. I encountered your new pain theory and IMS at the international pain conference last August in Seoul. Recently IMS is my daily main resource for pain management. In every IMS case I find the righteousness of your pain modality in an excellent outcome. I can treat many cervical and lumbar radiculopathy patients who have suffered many years without any help from conventional treatment methods."

Seong Ho Bang, MD

"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to train at your institute to learn Intramuscular Stimulation. . . I have put it to good use and have found your technique very effective."

Artemio G. Pagdan, MD

"On September 11th, John reported that he can now be pain free at rest and bear weight for up to 30 minutes before pain recurs. . .This is a remarkable improvement."

John Oldham, RPT

"I was very much impressed by your textbook 'Treating Myofascial Pain'. I work at Toho University as a pain clinician."

Soujun Kure

"I hurt my back when I fell twelve feet in a pole vaulting accident. The pain subsided within two weeks, but years later, returned. I couldn't even get out of bed. I tried every possible treatment until a doctor friend used IMS on me. Within two treatments, I could walk normally. I was so impressed that I gave up all my previous methods of treating chronic pain and adopted Dr. Gunn's technique."

Dr. David Kim, Assistant Professor, New Jersey

 

IMS Stops Back Pain - The story of John Fisher

 

In 1999, John Fisher injured his back lifting weights. He had a disketomy but after three years had to retire from his job as a diplomat with the U.S. Embassy in Thailand because of the back pain. Returning to the States, he had two more back surgeries, another disketomy and a back fusion.

 

To cope with the pain Fisher tried multiple treatment options, including physical therapy, mediation, massage therapy, chiropractic care and steroidal epidural injections.

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Little-known intramuscular stimulation can offer pain relief

The Spokesman-Review - John Stucke

 

Faced with yet another back surgery, John Fisher remembers slumping in his chair, dispirited. “I guess I knew that’s what it would come to,” the Spokane man said. “And I knew that, eventually, my pain would return.”

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Controlling Neck Pain - The story of Dr. Gregory Luna

After a waterskiing injury, vascular surgeon Dr. Gregory Luna had two spinal surgeries and a four level neck fusion over the next two years.

While he was left with some pain, for several years was able to control the discomfort with a mixture of rest, massage, stretching, cervical distraction and the warm heat of a whirlpool. Then, in the spring of 2009, after a long work weekend, he experienced pain and numbness that wasn’t relieved by the normal methods.

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Playing Again With IMS Therapy - The story of Peter Johnson

 

It was January 2006. At first he tried to practice lightly, hoping it would go away, he says. “It never did.”

 

So he sought medical help. The first diagnosis was tendonitis and he tried physical therapy. That didn’t help. Over the next months he tried cortisone shots, physical therapy and rest. He even had his left thumb immobilized in a cast for two months, but nothing alleviated the pain. “I stopped playing. If I played for longer than 10 or 15 minutes, the pain would come. I was very limited. I couldn’t play. There was no option. It wasn’t going to get better and my piano career was over”
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IMS for Back Pain - The story of Keith Schwartz

 

During a workplace injury in 2005, Keith Schwartz received two compression fractures in his spine. The back trauma led to chronic pain, spasms and burning sensations that persisted through a host of treatments. He tried physical therapy,chiropractic care, massage therapy and pain medication with little relief.
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Improving Low Back Pain - The story of Dr. Terrance Judge

After rupturing a disk in his lower back, retired cardiologist Dr. Terrance Judge had a diskectomy and fusion. The surgery was successful and he returned to his active lifestyle, which included skiing, tennis and flying.

But about two years later, he developed low back pain again. “It prevented me from being physically active. I stopped playing tennis and skiing.”
He tried massage therapy and over-the-counter pain medication, but it didn’t help much, he says. Then he read an article about Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) therapy performed by Dr. Goodman at St. Luke’s Physiatry Practice at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute.

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No More Pain in the Neck - The story of Cindy Roth

 

Nothing was working after a car accident left Cindy Roth with chronic pain – until visiting Steven R. Goodman, MD for Intramuscular Stimulation therapy at St. Luke’s Physiatry Practice.

 

It all began when an oncoming car turned right in front of her. Cindy Roth was driving the speed limit, but she still slammed into the turning vehicle. The impact rocked her forcibly and flung her between the two seats, seatbelt still buckled.

 

She tried massage therapy and went to a chiropractor but relief was short-lived. “While both made me feel better for short periods of time, nothing had lasting effects. After almost a year, my pain was still there,” she says.
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To Dr. Craig Martin;

I was out of town when your group visited the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain, but feel compelled to relate my experience with Dr. Chan Gunn.

After years of suffering chronic back problems related to the fifth lumbar I found myself unable to participate in virtually any physical activity.  I had the opportunity to see both sports medicine and back specialists, but with little relief.  Dr. Gunn had been recommended to me by Ian Barclay, former chairman of BC Forest Products and director of the Royal Bank, because he had benefited greatly from IMS.  

Within a week of the first treatment I was experiencing positive results and after eight treatments my ability to exert myself physically was better than it had been in several years.  Subsequently I have recommended IMS to many acquaintances who have also experienced very positive results.

I appreciate that these results are anecdotal in nature, but it is without reservation that I attest to the effectiveness of IMS.  In my own case, it brought results that other forms of treatment did not.  While some like massage therapy and chiropractic treatment provided temporary relief, IMS is the only method that provided a cure for what had been a chronic problem.  

I would be happy to elaborate on my personal experience at your convenience.

Sincerely,

Michael Campbell,

Senior Business Analyst BCTV, CKNW, Vancouver Sun,

Chairman Western Waffles Group.  

 

Less than a year ago I was, for lack of a better word, a wreck. Every day I was on ... antidepressants, hormones, muscle relaxers and sleeping pills. My Doctors were telling me that the only possible chance I had at a normal life was through surgery. It was recommended that I get a double disc replacement. As that operation is not available in the States (they only approved the single operation last November) I would have had to go to Germany for the procedure. My insurance company also told me that they would cancel my coverage if I had the double disc replacement done. I was against the wall with no way out and I was tired of the fight.

Then I came to iSTOP. I remember ... [being told] ... not to get the Disc surgery and saying that ... I needed ongoing treatments and that it would hurt and that I would get better. Then ... the first treatment and it hurt....and I felt better. I stuck with the treatments, did not get the operation and am now 95% cured of the pain. Because of these treatments I have been able to get off of all of my medications, work effectively and even have a much stronger home life. It is as though I have woken from a 3 year fog of pain and drug use and more pain. In reality the care I received from iSTOP gave me back my life.

Richard Berry

"After years of spasms, unrelenting pain and useless medication, IMS has renewed my hope, freed me of the medicine and returned me to a peaceful, more comfortable lady.

The gifted and caring doctors at ISTOP are rendering a great service to those in pain.  I am deeply greatful."

Amelia Lindblad

"Today I had my first IMS treatment... and am astounded at the results!

I came ... in the sixth month of my recovery from a severe MVA multitrauma. For the first three months of physio ... has focused on correcting a trendelenberg gate by strengthening my transverse  abs and general increases in strength and ROM. But ongoing and persistent pain in my femoral triangle and intermittent patellar pain significantly impacted the resumption of my normal life and activities around rehabilitation.

On my visit today, ... administered my first IMS treatment and am amazed at the decrease in pain and increase in ROM I've experienced. Thank you so much for teaching ... this technique and helping me manage my pain without the use of analgesics. If the effects of IMS are cumulative, I cannot wait until my next treatment!"

Catherine Millar

"I [am] very pleased to have the opportunity to write ... on how you saved young Kristof's life and how your art can give healing to so many people who cannot be helped by the regular medical profession.  

I do hope that your form of treatment will be fully recognized within the medical system very soon!  I also hope that you will find enthusiastic and gifted Doctors with open minds, very sharp eyes and especially sensitive hands, who want to learn from you and then start practicing this wonderful technique.  May these Doctors then spread their knowledge all over the world so that help can be given to those patients whom the regular medical system is unable to treat!" 

(Extract from letter)

AR
02/02

"I am a violinist in the Montreal Symphony, and if it weren't for his IMS technique, I'm not sure I would still be playing now.  Congratulations to him and keep up the good work!"

Thanks again!

(Extract from letter)

Kathy Palyga

Is it worth the effort to drive all the way from Alaska?

Total Estimated Time:		Total Distance:
47 hours, 17 minutes		3428.11 km

"Alaska couldn't give me any answers to my illness or pain.  I discovered iSTOP on the internet and read about Dr Gunn's work.  I believed that he had the answer to my pain. So, I packed up my 3 year old twins and drove from Ancorage to Vancouver.  Not only the treatments, but also the education that I received was worth every mile!"

Cindy Philby
Ancorage, Alaska

"In June I consulted you with regards to some problems that I was having with my neck and back and received some treatment from you at that time.  The results from this treatment was tremendous and I have been able to function at an activity level that has astounded  the medical practitioners that I was seeing previously in Singapore."

(Extract from letter)

Richard W
Singapore

"For the previous thirteen months my hips, legs and back gave me almost constant pain.  My posture had deteriorated and I walked with a rather pronounced limp. 

...

After thirteen treatments at Dr Gunn's clinic, where intramuscular stimulation is used, I am free of constant pain, my left leg has lengthened and I stand erect.  I can never thank Dr Gunn adequately for his gift."

(Extract from letter)

SRMB
04/02

"For over a decade, I suffered with severe chronic myofascial pain.  The pain was debilitating.  I could not function in any capacity I was accustomed to.  Then, after exhausting the alternatives, I found iSTOP and began IMS treatment.  The procedure was so surprisingly effective that I was able to resume all my normal activities.  I even entered and won a medal in the Senior Games -- this from a person who had trouble walking!  I strongly support Dr. Gunn and his pioneering work in the field of chronic pain.  I only wish others suffering the same distress I did will find out about this life-changing treatment."

Kathryn Gillette
Vancouver, BC, Canada

"Three years ago I was diagnosed (within 2 months) with BOTH fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome by 2 different specialists. . .The contractures and resultant pain became so bad that I ended up on disability - egads! As you stated in the medical papers on your web site, I was treated with drugs (and either I couldn't tolerate them or they were ineffective).

Then one day I forgot to take my prescription, and I forgot the next day too. Then I realized, hey, these drugs aren't doing ANYTHING for me, let alone any good, so I went off them. The Long-Term Disability carrier arranged physio through my doctor for me and I, predictably, got worse - because they were treating fibro, but not the problem. I conducted enormous amounts of research (by reading the Trigger Point Manuals, etc.) and decided that I needed to change doctors.

I found a physiotherapist who specializes in IMS and have since been on my long road to healing. In one session alone my low back pain was almost eliminated - after 6 years of debilitating pain! This procedure is amazing and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I now know that I don't have to face a lifetime of intractable pain.

You've restored my hope and faith in our medical practitioners. I've also been actively conversing with other individuals diagnosed with "fibro" and informing them of my success. . . and advising them to seek out your treatment as well as a correct diagnosis. I will continue to spread the word at every opportunity. Again, THANK YOU IMMENSELY!!"

Cate Terek
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

"I hurt my back when I fell twelve feet in a pole vaulting accident. The pain subsided within two weeks, but years later, returned. I couldn't even get out of bed. I tried every possible treatment until a doctor friend used IMS on me. Within two treatments, I could walk normally. I was so impressed that I gave up all my previous methods of treating chronic pain and adopted Dr. Gunn's technique."

Dr. David Kim

Assistant Professor, New Jersey

"Having personally experienced the relief that IMS can bring, I wish I could go back in time and convince myself not to have the spinal operation. I would have looked for a less invasive, lower risk alternative. IMS would have saved me much pain."

David Cox
England, United Kingdom