Sports Medicine Acupuncture is a form of intramuscular stimulation (IMS) that involves using orthopaedic assessment including range of motion and manual muscle testing to determine the cause of musculoskeletal pain. The treatment then uses thin needles inserted into the muscle tissue to stimulate a twitch response in the affected area, this treatment relaxes tight muscles, increases blood flow and decreases referred pain caused by musculoskeletal dysfunction. This style of treatment is highly effective in the treatment and management of body pain stemming from structural imbalances, muscle tension, joint dysfunction and injury.