Are you dealing with a soft tissue injury from sports, a car accident, or other causes? Are scars or adhesions causing you pain and restricting your movement?



The Graston Technique offers a solution. This method of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a form of manual therapy that uses specially designed ergonomic tools to gently massage and scrape the skin. These stainless steel instruments help heal soft tissue injuries, such as sprains, strains, subluxations, and repetitive use injuries.

The Graston Technique can also treat a wide range of other conditions, including:

• Lower back pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Rotator cuff tears
• Quadriceps pain
• Tennis elbow
• Plantar fasciitis
• Headaches

Discover how the Graston Technique can benefit you.

How Can the Graston Technique Help Me?

Are you suffering from a soft tissue injury? Do you have a sports injury or injury from a car accident? Do you have scars or adhesions that are causing pain and limiting your movement?

The Graston technique is another form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). It is a type of manual therapy that incorporates special ergonomic tools that are used to gently massage and scrape parts of the skin. These stainless steel instruments are used to heal injuries to the soft tissues, such as sprains, strains, subluxations, and repetitive use injuries.

It can also be used to treat numerous other conditions, including lower back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tears, quadricep pain, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, and headaches. To learn more about how the Graston

The Graston Technique offers a promising solution for those suffering from a variety of soft tissue injuries. This specialized form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) uses uniquely designed ergonomic tools to massage and scrape the skin gently. The aim is to promote healing in the affected soft tissues, addressing conditions like sprains, strains, subluxations, and repetitive use injuries.

Benefits of the Graston Technique

1. Enhanced Healing: By targeting and breaking down scar tissue and adhesions, the Graston Technique facilitates improved blood flow and nutrient delivery to the injured area, accelerating the healing process.
2. Pain Relief: Many patients experience significant pain reduction, as the treatment helps to decrease inflammation and reduce the nerve sensitivity in the affected areas.
3. Improved Mobility: The technique can effectively restore range of motion by addressing the underlying restrictions caused by scar tissue and adhesions, allowing for greater flexibility and movement.
4. Versatile Treatment: It’s beneficial for a wide range of conditions, including:

• Lower back pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Rotator cuff tears
• Quadriceps pain
• Tennis elbow
• Plantar fasciitis
• Headaches

How Is The Graston Technique Performed?

To commence a Graston Technique session, the therapist first prepares the areas affected by soft tissue fibrosis to enhance the receptiveness of scar tissue. They then utilize a stainless-steel tool, gently gliding it along the skin surface until it encounters an adhesion. The therapist proceeds to rub over the adhesion to stimulate movement, employing friction to facilitate the healing of your soft tissue injury.

The amount of pressure used with the instrument, and the speed in which it is done will vary depending on the nature of your condition, and it will be adjusted throughout the treatment. After each treatment, the affected area will be stretched, and our physical therapist will provide you with ice packs if you experience any soreness.

Most patients who receive the Graston technique will undergo two treatments a week, over a five-week time frame. You should expect to notice relief by the third or fourth treatment.

Some of the many benefits of the Graston Technique include:

• Reduction in inflammation
• Reduction in pain for better quality of life
• Boost in cellular activity for good health
• Breakdown of collagen cross-links
• Increased mobility and ability to perform daily tasks
• Increased rate of volume and blood flow to affected areas to enhance healing

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