DN-RESET Method (TM)

(Dry Needling - Release - Shockwave Enhanced Tissue)

Why am I still in pain?

Pain that lasts beyond the acute or subacute phases of normal healing is rarely just a singular issue. Instead, it’s often driven by an ongoing cycle between irritated nerves, dysfunctional muscle, restricted connective tissue and altered movement patterns. These systems begin reinforcing each other, recycling pain long after the original injury should have been resolved. By identifying and interrupting this nerve–muscle–connective tissue dysfunction, we help patients break that cycle and return to a healthy equilibrium. The following information describes a very successful treatment approach designed to get you there. 

Dry Needling Therapy or Intra-Muscular Stimulation (IMS)

Is it just a tight muscle?

-When you feel a knot and/or tenderness in a muscle, it’s typically not simply just muscle tightness.

-It’s usually an area where the nerve signal controlling the muscle has become overactive.

-This creates constant contraction, reduced blood flow, and increased sensitivity to movement.

What Is a Trigger Point?

-A trigger point is a sensitive spot in a tight band of muscle.

-It may cause local pain or pain in another area (referred pain).

-Communication between the nerve and muscle remains overactive. 

What Happens During Dry Needling (IMS)?

-A thin, sterile needle is inserted into the muscle/trigger point.

-This helps reset the nerve signal eventually relaxing the muscle.

-You may feel a brief twitch — this is normal and helps the muscle release.

How Does it Affect the Nervous System?

-Locally, it reduces muscle tension and improves circulation.

-At the spinal cord level, it interrupts pain-spasm cycles.

-In the brain, it activates natural pain-relieving chemicals.

Shock Wave Therapy or Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)

Why does it still hurt to move?

-Chronic muscle, tendon and soft tissue pain often means healing has stalled.

-Poor circulation, delayed tissue repair, and persistent nerve sensitivity.

What does shockwave therapy (ESWT) do?

-Shockwave delivers controlled mechanical pulses into the tissue.

-Stimulating circulation, remodeling tissue, and reducing pain sensitivity.

-Eventually leading to an improvement in pain free mobility.

How does it work?

-At the cellular level, it increases metabolic activity.

-At the tissue level, it promotes regeneration.

-At the nervous system level, it decreases pain signal sensitivity.

What will I feel after Treatment?

-Temporary soreness like after exercise may occur for 24–48 hours.

-Eventually leading to reduced pain and improved strength/mobility.

-A few sessions are often needed for a more complete resolution.

Why do we combine it with exercise?

-Dry needling resets the neuromuscular system.

-Shockwave stimulates advanced tissue healing.

-Exercise retrains movement for pain free mobility.