 Graston Technique is an innovative, patented instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions.
Understanding Scar Tissue and Graston Technique
Scar tissue (and/or adhesions) prevent fluid movement of muscles, tendons, ligaments and surrounding tissue.
Pain with movement and a“tight” feeling is due to a binding effect of scar tissue.
Fascia Surrounds Everything
Fascia is a thin layer of tissue that covers every organ, muscle and tendon. It is like a flexible skeleton that connects the top of your head to the tips of your toes including everything else. Without the fascial system, the human body would lack form.
Scar tissue can adhere fascia to muscle, which inhibits range of motion, decreases function and increases pain. It can do the same to tendons and ligaments, which if left untreated can prevent fluid movement.
Treatment with Graston Technique
As a certified Graston provider, LifeSource Health and Wellness utilizes Graston Technique to break down and releases scar tissue by utilizing patented stainless steel instruments, uniquely shaped to treat different areas of the body.
 The weight and design of the various instruments allow clinicians to effectively treat deep tissue dysfunctions, while preventing the stress associated with manual therapy on their own extremities.
The goal is to improve circulation, elasticity, and range of motion back to damaged soft tissue, thus restoring proper function and reducing risk of re-injury.
A key benefit to patients is they are able to engage in everyday activity during treatment.
Treatment of Tissue Layers
When the instruments contact the adhesions, the patient and the clinician will notice a distinct feeling of going over a speed bump, or a gravel-like grittiness.
Over time, Graston Technique will reduce or eliminate the adhered fibers, restoring function and eliminating the pain associated with it.
When scar tissue is contacted, the stainless steel instrument will reverberate that feeling through the examiners hand much like a tuning fork.
Conditions That May Be Treated With Graston Technique
Headaches/Migraines
Neck Pain
TMJ (Jaw Pain)
Pain Between the Shoulder Blades
Lower Back Pain
Hip Pain
Groin Pain
Hamstring Pain/Tightness
Quadriceps Pain/Tightness
Knee Pain |
Ankle Pain
Plantar Fascitis (Foot & Arch Pain)
Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff Pain)
Elbow Pain (Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow)
Wrist Pain
Finger/Toe Pain
Numbness/Tingling in Extremities
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Other Acute & Chronic Injuries |
Clinicians use Graston Technique to release tight and restricted soft tissue. Tight muscles, ligaments and fascia are commonly found with pulled hamstrings, meniscal tears, plantar fascitis, tight hip flexors, lack of flexibility, turf toe, shin splints, hip pain, IT Band syndrome, shoulder pain, decreases stride length, etc.
Graston Technique has become standard protocol in major universities and hospital-based outpatient facilities across the nation, as well as being used by NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball trainers.
LifeSource Health and Wellness is a chiropractic practice located in New Tampa, Florida. We look forward to helping you live a more active, and healthy lifestyle with gentle, personalized chiropractic care, rehabilitation and effective, lasting pain relief.
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