Graston Technique Springfield
A manual therapy using specialized tools to break down scar tissue, reduce pain, and improve mobility in soft tissues.
Graston Technique Springfield NJ
Soft tissue mobility is the goal of Graston Technique, a manual therapy application that uses certified Graston instruments made up of stainless steel to detect areas of dysfunction and treat patients with soft tissue injuries.
The Graston set comes in different shapes, which are each formed and designed to treat an area of the body depending on the curvatures of the steel. Graston allows healthcare practitioners to access deeper soft tissue structures compared to manual massage, which is limited by finger pad compression upon contact.
Due to the use of stainless steel in Graston technique, the practitioner is not limited to mobilizing only the superficial tissues, therefore making the therapy provide greater impact on the patient with regards to tissue restrictions.
Using Graston technique requires skill and training to allow the practitioner to properly detect soft tissue adhesions. The instruments are applied and run along the designated affected area, wherein adhesions and restrictions allow the patient and practitioner to feel roughness, lumps and areas that feel different compared to the surrounding soft tissue.
This area will be treated through the same instrument repeatedly being run on it to break the adhesions under the tissue to permit the body to absorb it into the system. The sensitivity of the material makes the practitioner feel small changes in soft tissue tone, allowing precise treatment.
The time used for Graston technique only lasts around 3-6 minutes, in which time the patients will usually feel relief of their symptoms and less restricted in their movements. It makes rehabilitation time quicker and decreases the duration of treatment, allowing the patient to be more functional faster.
Currently, over 13,000 healthcare practitioners such as athletic trainers, physical, occupational and hand therapists, and chiropractors use Graston to treat conditions such as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Carpal Tunnel
- Neck and Back Pain
- Knee Pain
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Trigger Points
- Plantar Fasciitis (foot pain)
- Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow
- Rotator Cuff Tendinitis (shoulder pain)
- Shin Splints
- Post-Fracture Pain
Schedule an appointment to see how our Graston Technique Springfield treatments can help you find relief from pain.
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Collaborative Care
We are a collaborative care practice. This means we have many treatment options for pain under one roof. If your condition is more complex, our staff also consists of physical therapists, acupuncturists, and we offer many other treatments including cold laser therapy. If chiropractic isn’t getting the results both you and we expect, then we can discuss your condition with our other therapists and doctors to formulate a care package specific to your needs. There would be no need for you to go anywhere else as our combination of therapies look to help improve your pain.
So if you need help with back, neck pain or more, come and visit our Springfield chiropractor. Schedule an appointment today.
Benefits of Graston Technique
Pain Relief
Promotes Faster Recovery
Improves Range of Motion
Decreases Inflammation
Enhances Athletic Performance
