Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Dry Needling + E-Stim = one of my favorite 1–2 combos. ⚡️📍
But the goal isn’t just to stick some needles in, hook up electricity, and call it a day.
Here I’m using dry needling with electrical stimulation as part of the treatment plan for a Bay Area Rugby Club athlete working through a re-torn MCL from last season.
Why combine them?
Dry needling + e-stim can be a useful tool for reducing pain, improving function and range of motion, and helping create a better window for movement and rehab.
And that last part is important:
The modality isn’t the entire treatment plan—it helps us create an opportunity to DO more.
We also added biomechanical tape to her knee to provide some additional support and, just as importantly, give her more confidence in the knee while performing her rehab work.
Because ultimately, all these tools have to translate back to MOVEMENT.
That’s also why I use this combination with my strength and performance athletes. Depending on the athlete and what we’re addressing, I’ll sometimes have them come in during the week of a competition so we can work on getting them feeling and moving their best when it matters.
Rehab 🤝 Performance.
That’s what PERFORMANCE-driven healthcare is all about.
If you’re in the Houston Bay Area and want to see whether dry needling + e-stim could be a useful part of YOUR plan, hit the link in my bio.
Modify. Don’t eliminate. 💪⚡️
#rugby #rugbyinjury #houstonchiropractor #houstondryneedling #dryneedling
This is for entertainment and education only; this is NOT direct medical advice.
Dr. Christopher "Dr. Marv" Marvin DC is the founder of Coastal Performance Chiropractic in Seabrook, Texas, where he helps athletes, lifters, and active individuals overcome pain and improve performance through evidence-based rehabilitation, strength & conditioning principles, and performance nutrition.
He earned his B.S. in Exercise Science from Sonoma State University and graduated as valedictorian from Palmer College West with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Dr. Marv serves as the team chiropractor for the Bay Area Rugby Club (BARC) men's and women's teams and has worked with everyone from everyday gym-goers to elite strength athletes, including serving as a chiropractor at the Official Strongman Games World Finals and helped some competitors at the Arnold Sports Festival World's Strongest Firefighter competition.
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Marv is an educator, speaker, and content creator. He has taught seminars across the country, developed training programs for athletes and bodybuilders, and created the Bodybuilding Anatomy & Meathead Biomechanics 101 online course He also previously co-hosted the Between Two Dumbbells podcast, with its episodes still available here on YouTube.
Having personally undergone nine surgeries, multiple major injuries, and years of chronic pain, Dr. Marv understands what it's like to be on both sides of healthcare. That experience shaped his mission: helping people move better, perform better, and regain confidence in their bodies.
His philosophy is simple: You are NOT broken. You are NOT fragile.
His treatment goal is just as clear: Finding SOLUTIONS over BAND-AIDS.
📲 SOCIALS:
Instagram → instagram.com/dr.marvin.saysdc
🌐 WEBSITE:
The Educated Meathead → TheEducatedMeathead.com
(Consults for non-TX residents, workout programs, courses, seminar recordings)
🏥 PERFORMANCE CHIROPRACTIC:
coastalperformancechiro.com
Houston Bay Area | In-person care + Telemedicine & Nutrition Coaching (TX residents)
🎓 ONLINE COURSE:
Bodybuilding Anatomy & Meathead Biomechanics 101
tinyurl.com/mv8hbzdn
🧬 STEM CELL CONSULT (Referral Only):
Longview Regeneration & Wellness 📞 903-753-0700
(mention Dr. Marv / Coastal Performance Chiropractic)
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💊 PRODUCTS & PROMO CODES: Fullscript (Discounted Supplements): us.fullscript.com/welcome/drmarvindc
Amazon Approved Products List:
coastalperformancechiro.com/coastal-performance-chiro-approved-products
Rapid Reboot Compression:
https://www.rapidreboot.com
Code: DRMARVINSAYS
Microlight Cold Laser Therapy:
Contact Dr. Marv directly for referral pricing
Toe Pro:
humanlocomotion.com/?hl=drmarvinsays
Code: marvin-saysdc10
Gym Pin: gym-pin.com \
Code: DrMarvinSaysDC
True Nutrition: https://truenutrition.com
Code: DrMarvinSays
BFR Cuffs (HSA/FSA eligible):
hpluscuff.com
Code: DrMarvinSays
Dry Needling + E-Stim = one of my favorite 1–2 combos. ⚡️📍
But the goal isn’t just to stick some needles in, hook up electricity, and call it a day.
Here I’m using dry needling with electrical stimulation as part of the treatment plan for a Bay Area Rugby Club athlete working through a re-torn MCL from last season.
Why combine them?
Dry needling + e-stim can be a useful tool for reducing pain, improving function and range of motion, and helping create a better window for movement and rehab.
And that last part is important:
The modality isn’t the entire treatment plan—it helps us create an opportunity to DO more.
We also added biomechanical tape to her knee to provide some additional support and, just as importantly, give her more confidence in the knee while performing her rehab work.
Because ultimately, all these tools have to translate back to MOVEMENT.
That’s also why I use this combination with my strength and performance athletes. Depending on the athlete and what we’re addressing, I’ll sometimes have them come in during the week of a competition so we can work on getting them feeling and moving their best when it matters.
Rehab 🤝 Performance.
That’s what PERFORMANCE-driven healthcare is all about.
If you’re in the Houston Bay Area and want to see whether dry needling + e-stim could be a useful part of YOUR plan, hit the link in my bio.
Modify. Don’t eliminate. 💪⚡️
#rugby #rugbyinjury #houstonchiropractor #houstondryneedling #dryneedling
This is for entertainment and education only; this is NOT direct medical advice.
Dr. Christopher "Dr. Marv" Marvin DC is the founder of Coastal Performance Chiropractic in Seabrook, Texas, where he helps athletes, lifters, and active individuals overcome pain and improve performance through evidence-based rehabilitation, strength & conditioning principles, and performance nutrition.
He earned his B.S. in Exercise Science from Sonoma State University and graduated as valedictorian from Palmer College West with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Dr. Marv serves as the team chiropractor for the Bay Area Rugby Club (BARC) men's and women's teams and has worked with everyone from everyday gym-goers to elite strength athletes, including serving as a chiropractor at the Official Strongman Games World Finals and helped some competitors at the Arnold Sports Festival World's Strongest Firefighter competition.
Beyond the clinic, Dr. Marv is an educator, speaker, and content creator. He has taught seminars across the country, developed training programs for athletes and bodybuilders, and created the Bodybuilding Anatomy & Meathead Biomechanics 101 online course He also previously co-hosted the Between Two Dumbbells podcast, with its episodes still available here on YouTube.
Having personally undergone nine surgeries, multiple major injuries, and years of chronic pain, Dr. Marv understands what it's like to be on both sides of healthcare. That experience shaped his mission: helping people move better, perform better, and regain confidence in their bodies.
His philosophy is simple: You are NOT broken. You are NOT fragile.
His treatment goal is just as clear: Finding SOLUTIONS over BAND-AIDS.
📲 SOCIALS:
Instagram → instagram.com/dr.marvin.saysdc
🌐 WEBSITE:
The Educated Meathead → TheEducatedMeathead.com
(Consults for non-TX residents, workout programs, courses, seminar recordings)
🏥 PERFORMANCE CHIROPRACTIC:
coastalperformancechiro.com
Houston Bay Area | In-person care + Telemedicine & Nutrition Coaching (TX residents)
🎓 ONLINE COURSE:
Bodybuilding Anatomy & Meathead Biomechanics 101
tinyurl.com/mv8hbzdn
🧬 STEM CELL CONSULT (Referral Only):
Longview Regeneration & Wellness 📞 903-753-0700
(mention Dr. Marv / Coastal Performance Chiropractic)
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
💊 PRODUCTS & PROMO CODES: Fullscript (Discounted Supplements): us.fullscript.com/welcome/drmarvindc
Amazon Approved Products List:
coastalperformancechiro.com/coastal-performance-chiro-approved-products
Rapid Reboot Compression:
https://www.rapidreboot.com
Code: DRMARVINSAYS
Microlight Cold Laser Therapy:
Contact Dr. Marv directly for referral pricing
Toe Pro:
humanlocomotion.com/?hl=drmarvinsays
Code: marvin-saysdc10
Gym Pin: gym-pin.com \
Code: DrMarvinSaysDC
True Nutrition: https://truenutrition.com
Code: DrMarvinSays
BFR Cuffs (HSA/FSA eligible):
hpluscuff.com
Code: DrMarvinSays
