Frequently Asked Questions

How many sessions will I require?

Typically between 3-8 sessions are required to see lasting benefits. Sessions are normally one week apart.

What are the risks of dry needling?

myoActivation is usually a safe method of treatment but is not free of risk. All dry needling echniques (IMS, acupuncture and myoActivation) present risks. At the time of treatment, risks include minor bleeding at a needling site, minor pain/discomfort, sweating, nausea, and dizziness. Rarely, patients may experience vomiting and/or fainting. Risks after treatment may include a bruised sensation, visible bruising (ecchymosis), soreness, fatigue, localized bleeding into soft tissues (hematoma), numbness or tingling near a needling site, pain flare-up, and local skin irritation. Very rare treatment complications include infection, pneumothorax (abnormal collection of air or gas in the space that separates the lung from the chest wall), allergic reaction, and damage to underlying structures.

How to prepare for your session

Please make sure you have completed the detailed medical history form prior to your first visit. This form will ask about injuries, surgeries and traumas throughout your entire life. The review of this history is an integral part of the myoActivation process. Expect the completion of this form to take between 30-90 minutes. This form will be emailed to you and can be completed online. If you require a paper copy please contact our office. Please wear clothing that will allow thorough examination of the entire body:

● Shorts ● Women: sports bra or thin-strapped top ● Long hair: please bring a hair clip or elastic

Aftercare

It is important to follow these recommendations for 5 days after a myoActivation treatment to limit treated muscles from returning into a state of sustained contraction:

● avoid heavy exercise and exertion ● avoid static postures (sitting or standing) for greater than 20 minutes at a time .

You may use ice or heat to relieve any temporary discomfort at the treatment sites if needed.

You may not be appropriate for myoActivation if:

You have a strong needle aversion; Other medical causes for chronic pain have not yet been excluded; You are currently pregnant; You are immunocompromised.