Chan Gunn
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Chit Chan Gunn, CM
, OBC
is the founder and president of the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain in Vancouver
, British Columbia
, Canada
. Dr. Gunn developed a process called Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) to treat neuropathic pain
. In 2001 Dr Gunn was inducted into the Order of British Columbia
and in 2002 into the Order of Canada
for his contributions in the field of pain study. He is a clinical professor at the University of Washington
and has been invited to lecture internationally on his approaches to pain therapy. He is also the founding director and past president of the Canadian Society of Asian Art.
', is a diagnostic and treatment model for myofascial pain of neuropathic origin. It works by stimulating spinal reflexes that reverse muscle contractures (shortened muscles) through the use of fine flexible acupuncture style needles. Although shortened muscles are impossible to see in MRI or X-ray images, trained IMS practitioners are able to feel tense muscles and target irritated nerves. Although supported by published clinical research and The Cochrane Reviews, there is a need for higher quality studies in this area.
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
, OBC
Order of British Columbia
The Order of British Columbia is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Instituted in 1989 by Lieutenant Governor David Lam, on the advice of the Cabinet under Premier Bill Vander Zalm, the order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is intended to honour...
is the founder and president of the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain in Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Dr. Gunn developed a process called Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) to treat neuropathic pain
Pain
Pain is an unpleasant sensation often caused by intense or damaging stimuli such as stubbing a toe, burning a finger, putting iodine on a cut, and bumping the "funny bone."...
. In 2001 Dr Gunn was inducted into the Order of British Columbia
Order of British Columbia
The Order of British Columbia is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Instituted in 1989 by Lieutenant Governor David Lam, on the advice of the Cabinet under Premier Bill Vander Zalm, the order is administered by the Governor-in-Council and is intended to honour...
and in 2002 into the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
for his contributions in the field of pain study. He is a clinical professor at the University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
and has been invited to lecture internationally on his approaches to pain therapy. He is also the founding director and past president of the Canadian Society of Asian Art.
IMS
Intramuscular Stimulation, or 'dry needlingDry needling
Dry needling is the use of solid filiform needles for therapy of muscle pain, sometimes also known as intramuscular stimulation. The needles are similar to acupuncture needles. Dry needling contrasts with the use of a hollow hypodermic needle to inject substances such as saline solution, botox or...
', is a diagnostic and treatment model for myofascial pain of neuropathic origin. It works by stimulating spinal reflexes that reverse muscle contractures (shortened muscles) through the use of fine flexible acupuncture style needles. Although shortened muscles are impossible to see in MRI or X-ray images, trained IMS practitioners are able to feel tense muscles and target irritated nerves. Although supported by published clinical research and The Cochrane Reviews, there is a need for higher quality studies in this area.