Graston
Soft-Tissue Rehabilitation
Graston is an instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique. Instead of manual manipulation such as with massage therapy, the Graston Technique employs a collection of specifically sized and shaped stainless steel tools which practitioners use to detect and treat scar tissue and adhesions in muscles and tendons.
What is Graston?
MANUAL SOFT-TISSUE MOBILIZATION
Graston is an instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique. Instead of manual manipulation such as with massage therapy, the Graston Technique employs a collection of specifically sized and shaped stainless steel tools which practitioners use to detect and treat scar tissue and adhesions in muscles and tendons.By breaking down unhealthy scar tissue and adhesions, the body will form newer, healthier tissue in its place. The Graston method is one of the most effective soft tissue therapies that currently exists, and its rate of success makes it a very worthwhile return on investment.
The Graston Technique can help with:
PLANTAR FASCITIS
TENNIS ELBOW
I.T BAND SYNDROME
HAMSTRING STRAINS
SHIN SPLINTS
MUSCULAR SCARS AND CONTUSIONS
When combined with traditional chiropractic, The Graston method has been found to help 75-90 percent of the cases where the Graston Technique are warranted. The Graston method is a specialized technique, and can only be done by practitioners that have taken a specific set of courses. Because the Graston Technique can be so effective for people that have suffered in pain for a long time, it is a very sought out and in-demand therapy in Calgary and many other cities.