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At Hosta Lane Acupuncture, we offer EXSTORE™ in Edmonton as a targeted assessment and rehabilitation system designed to identify and correct muscle and nerve dysfunction that contributes to pain, instability, and limited movement. EXSTORE™ is used alongside acupuncture to provide clearer insight into how the body is functioning, allowing treatments to be more precise, efficient, and results focused. By evaluating neuromuscular control and movement patterns, we help patients restore strength, coordination, and comfort without relying on medication.
EXSTORE™ is an advanced system developed by Dr. Anthony Lombardi, DC. It evaluates how muscles, nerves, and joints work together during movement. Rather than focusing only on where pain is felt, this approach examines how motor control, muscle activation, and neurological signaling influence stability and performance. The system allows us to identify weaknesses, compensation patterns, and disrupted nerve communication that may be limiting recovery or causing recurring discomfort.
Many pain and movement problems stem from muscles that are not activating properly. EXSTORE™ uses controlled resistance and guided testing to assess muscle strength, coordination, and endurance. This helps uncover imbalances or inhibited muscles that may be contributing to joint stress, poor posture, or reduced mobility. By identifying these issues early, treatment can focus on restoring proper muscle function rather than only managing symptoms.
Healthy movement depends on clear communication between the nervous system and muscles. EXSTORE™ evaluates how nerves signal muscles during specific tasks, helping identify areas where nerve input may be delayed, disrupted, or inefficient. This insight is especially valuable for patients with chronic pain, recurring injuries, or movement restrictions that have not responded fully to conventional care.
When muscles and nerves function together effectively, movement becomes more stable and efficient. EXSTORE™ supports functional rehabilitation by guiding controlled exercises that retrain proper activation patterns. This can help reduce strain on overworked tissues, improve joint support, and enhance overall movement quality. When combined with acupuncture, this approach supports long term improvements in comfort, strength, and mobility.
Your EXSTORE™ session begins with a brief review of your symptoms, movement concerns, and treatment goals. We then perform guided muscle testing and movement assessments using the EXSTORE™ system to evaluate neuromuscular performance. Based on the findings, targeted acupuncture, electro-acupuncture and soft tissue techniques are introduced to support proper muscle activation and motor control. EXSTORE™ sessions are shorter in structure and focused on helping your body move more efficiently. Two or three 45 minute treatments per week for 3 to 6 weeks are recommended.
Each session begins with a focused assessment of how your body responds to specific movements. Guided resistance and muscle testing help identify areas of weakness, compensation, or reduced motor control that may be contributing to pain or instability of a joint.
Once areas of dysfunction are identified, specific muscle points are needled to encourage proper muscle activation followed by soft tissue techniques and electroacupuncture that aid in rehabilitation. This treatment can help improve communication between nerves and muscles in a safe, progressive way.
Your response to treatment is monitored before and after each session. Regular weekly treatments for 3 to 6 weeks are required for best results. The more chronic the issue the longer it takes to make progress.
Patients choose Hosta Lane Acupuncture because we focus on understanding how pain, movement, and neurological function are connected. Our approach emphasizes precision, consistency, and individualized care that supports meaningful progress.
Our team has experience working with neuromuscular dysfunction, chronic pain, and movement limitations. Through continued training and clinical experience, we integrate systems like EXSTORE™ to enhance assessment accuracy and treatment outcomes.
We provide a setting where patients feel comfortable, informed, and supported throughout their care. This environment allows the body to respond more effectively to both rehabilitation and acupuncture treatments.
We explain what we are assessing, why it matters, and how each treatment supports your recovery as well as how it complements treatment received at other health providers. Our goal is to give you clarity and confidence at every stage of your care.
If you are experiencing pain, movement limitations, or ongoing issues related to muscle or nerve dysfunction, EXSTORE™ may be a valuable addition to your care. At Hosta Lane Acupuncture, we use EXSTORE™ alongside acupuncture to better understand how your body moves, responds, and compensates. This integrated approach helps support improved motor control, reduced discomfort, and more confident movement. Schedule your EXSTORE™ appointment and take the next step toward improved function and long term comfort.