Graston Technique Massage
The Graston technique is a manual therapy method for the diagnosis and treatment of connective tissue and skeletal muscle disorders. Licensed chiropractors 6 six stainless steel tools to detect and correct adhesions in tendons and muscles through a special form of massage that involves gently scratching the skin. All 6 tools have rounded edges, are convex and concave in shape, and are not painful or sharp. The instruments are used to scan and identify injured fibrotic tissue areas. If you are interested in the benefits of the Graston Technique, here are 5 reasons why you should try this technique for pain relief.
If it Works, it Works Fast
The most important thing for patients to understand is that if Graston is to work, results should come quickly. Whether your injury is acute or chronic, you should see truly significant results in 6 to 12 treatments. If you don’t see results quickly, it probably won’t work for you and you’ll have to re-evaluate.
Reduces Muscle Pain Associated with DOMS
If you have ever had a particularly busy leg day at the gym, you are likely familiar with DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness). Because the Graston technique stimulates the body to heal itself, it can decrease the sensation of DOMS and improve your range of movement, making it the treatment of choice for many great sports teams.
It Activates Mechanoreceptors
The pressure employed in the Graston technique activates some nerve fibers as well as sensory receptors in the body, including proprioceptors and mechanoreceptors. Together, they help strengthen and repair the muscles.
Improves Function and Reduces Pain
Studies performed using the Graston technique and other instrument-based soft tissue mobilization techniques show remarkable clinical improvements in function and pain reduction. This means that, compared to the more conservative treatment options, patients not only felt less pain but were also able to move more.
Treat Chronic Diseases
This technique can also treat a wide range of chronic and acute pain types. It is widely used as part of a broader treatment plan to manage and treat conditions such as neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendonitis/heel pain, DeQuervain syndrome, traumatic and surgical scars, leg cramps, and computational ligament syndrome, and many more.
Would you like to speak with a professional trained in the Graston technique? Schedule an appointment with one of our expert physicians today to see if the Graston technique might be a treatment option for you.
