Graston Technique is a name for a specific technique of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization IASTM which has become well recognized by patients and athletes for the effective treatment of many of the common injuries seen to muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Several studies have shown significant improvement in healing times and recovery with the use of IASTM. IASTM is a soft tissue technique that utilizes instruments to break up fascial adhesion and trigger points in the muscles and is one of many soft tissue techniques we offer such as TPDN, Myofacial Release and deep tissue manipulation.
IASTM is another option to resolve pain and tightness in the body. This approach to fascia work reduces friction which allows for precision, sensitivity and depth that cannot be accomplished with the hands, knuckles, elbows etc.
Many patients have seen benefits in using Graston Technique for plantar fasciitis treatment. Graston helps plantar fasciitis patients achieve faster and better treatment outcomes. IASTM instruments make it easier to detect and treat fascial dysfunction and large facial planes. Using a tool focuses the force through an area smaller than your finger with less friction which allows a more efficient treatment. The goal is to trigger an inflammatory response and to restart the healing process.
This will stimulate the production of new collagen and proper, functional, pain-free healing. Tight chronic fascial dysfunction and adhesions can be sore at first when we first start the process. Light tissue redness is normal with treatment and light bruising may occur but we take extra pre-caution to avoid that and use specific techniques taught by Graston to avoid bruising and to make treatment as comfortable as possible.
