Dry Needling & Shockwave
DRY NEEDLING
At The Method, we use Dry Needling as a high-precision intervention to address the root of musculoskeletal dysfunction. This technique involves the use of thin, sterile filiform needles to penetrate the skin and directly stimulate myofascial trigger points—those hyper-irritable "knots" that cause referred pain and movement restrictions. Rather than just treating the surface, dry needling reaches the deep tissue to trigger a localized "twitch response," which is essential for resetting the muscle's electrical activity. This process effectively modulates the nervous system, flushes out inflammatory chemicals, and restores optimal muscle length and recruitment, providing an immediate "reboot" for your movement patterns.
SHOCKWAVE
For chronic and stubborn injuries where traditional healing has stalled, we integrate Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT). This non-invasive technology delivers high-energy acoustic waves directly into the affected tissue, initiating a process called mechanotransduction. These waves create controlled micro-trauma at the cellular level, which jumpstarts the body’s natural healing response by increasing blood flow (neovascularization) and stimulating collagen production. Shockwave is the gold standard for treating recalcitrant tendon issues, calcifications, and dense scar tissue, transforming a stagnant, chronic condition into an active, healing one to accelerate your return to peak performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
We've got answers to your questions! Prepare for an amazing experience when you visit The Method.
No. While they use similar needles, the philosophy is entirely different. Acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine and energy meridians. Dry Needling is a modern, Western medical intervention based on anatomy, neurophysiology, and the study of trigger points to improve physical movement and reduce pain.
When the needle hits a trigger point, the muscle undergoes a brief, involuntary contraction called a "local twitch response." It may feel like a quick cramp or a dull ache. This is a highly positive clinical sign that the muscle is deactivating the trigger point and releasing its protective tension.
Most clients experience immediate improvements in range of motion. You might feel some muscle soreness, similar to the feeling after a heavy workout, which typically lasts 24 to 48 hours. Staying hydrated and performing light movement after the session helps optimize the recovery process.
Shockwave therapy uses acoustic pulses to stimulate cellular repair. It increases metabolic activity in the treated area and breaks down scar tissue or calcific deposits. By signaling the brain to send more blood and nutrients to the site, it essentially restarts the healing process in tissues that have stopped recovering.
Shockwave is exceptionally effective for chronic tendon pathologies. It is the "gold standard" for Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, Rotator Cuff tendinopathy, Jumper’s Knee (patellar tendonitis), and Tennis or Golfer’s Elbow, especially when these conditions haven't responded to other treatments.
