Graston Technique

What Is Graston Technique?

Graston Technique is a soft tissue mobilization technique that uses stainless steel instruments to break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions.

How Does Graston Technique Work?

Graston Technique works in the following ways:

• Breaks down scar tissue and fascial restrictions to help improvement mobility and movement
• Separates and breaks down collagen cross-links, and splays and stretches connective tissue and muscle fibers which facilitates mobility
• Increases skin temperature which decreases healing time
• Increases the rate and amount of blood flow to and from the area which helps carry away old tissue and facilitates the repair of new tissue
• Increases cellular activity in the region, including fibroblasts and mast cells which repairs new tissue
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What Conditions Does Graston Theray Treat?

Who should consider having Graston Technique done? If you suffer from any of the acute and chronic conditions listed below, you may be a good candidate for Graston Technique.

Who Performs Graston Technique?

Graston Technique is performed by many practitioners. To perform Graston Technique a provider must be certified. Practitioners can include:

• Chiropractors
• Physiotherapists
• Massage Therapist
• Medical Physicians

Our clinic features certified Chiropractors that perform Graston Technique. To see if Graston Technique is right for you call our clinic today for a free consultation.