What is it?
Graston is a form of manual therapy known as soft-tissue instrument-assisted mobilization. This technique is performed with stainless steel tools that gently scrape against the skin. It is designed to help our therapist identify areas of restriction and attempt to break up scar tissue in muscles. The goal is to transform or rearrange the injured soft-tissue being treated (muscle, tendon, ligaments, fascia) into healthy functioning tissue. When an injury within the soft tissue occurs, the tissue may repair itself in a pattern that can form scar tissue. This scar tissue build up can limit range of motion and cause stiffness that may lead or contribute to chronic aches and pains.
What are the benefits?
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Promote healing to injured soft-tissue
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Breaks down scar tissue & fascia restrictions
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Improve/restore range of motion
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Decrease pain levels
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Increase blood flow
What conditions can Graston treat?
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Ankle Sprains
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Cervical Sprain/Strain
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Rotator Cuff Tendinosis/itis
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Lateral Epicondylosis/itis (Tennis Elbow)
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Medial Epicondylosis/itis (Golfer’s Elbow)
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Achilles Tendinosis/itis
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Patellofemoral Disorders
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Trigger Finger
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Post-Surgical Scar Tissue
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Shin Splints
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Low Back Sprain/Strain (Back Pain)