Graston Technique is form of soft tissue manipulation that utilizes stainless steel instruments.  By using a toolkit of instruments, the doctor can precisely release and lengthen tightened tissue at a deeper level than just using hands.  Scar tissue is broken down and reabsorbed into the body. 

Soft tissue is the tissue that surrounds your organs and connects your non-bone structures.  These include ligaments, tendons, fat, fibrous tissues, and other connective tissues.  Soft tissue is essential to communication between layers of muscles and proper functioning of those muscles.

Graston Technique is often a compliment to a chiropractic treatment plan as well as physical therapy.  It is also beneficial to receive treatment before, during, and after a sports event.  This enables your muscles to warm up properly to enhance performance and recover efficiently to return to training.  It is beneficial for all level athletes of any sport.  NFL players can often be seen receiving it on the sidelines at games.

What to expect:

Before treatment: You will undergo a consultation with the doctor to understand your specific concerns and needs.  Graston Technique will be added to your treatment plan if the doctor feels you will benefit from it.

During the treatment: While being treated, you may experience increased skin temperature from the increased rate of blood flow to and from the area.  You may also feel some discomfort as the doctor uses the instruments to manually manipulate your tissues.

After the treatment: You may have redness, soreness and/or bruising from the treatment since it works your tissues on a very deep level.  A treatment plan usually lasts for 4-5 weeks with two treatments per week. Most patients have a positive response by the 3rd to 4th treatment.

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