Graston Technique® (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization)
Relieve Pain. Restore Movement. Recover Faster.
If chronic pain, muscle tightness, or scar tissue is limiting your movement, Graston Technique® may help you recover more quickly and get back to the activities you love.
At Integrated Therapy, LLC, Graston Technique® is performed by a certified therapist as part of a personalized treatment program designed to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore function.
What Is Graston Technique®?
Graston Technique® is an advanced form of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) that uses specially designed stainless-steel instruments to detect and treat restrictions in muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and scar tissue.
The instruments allow your therapist to identify areas of abnormal tissue that may not be easily detected by hands alone. Gentle, controlled strokes help break down scar tissue and adhesions while stimulating the body’s natural healing process.
How Does It Work?
Injuries, repetitive movements, surgery, or poor posture can cause scar tissue and soft tissue restrictions to develop. These restrictions may lead to:
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Reduced flexibility
- Limited joint motion
- Muscle weakness
- Decreased athletic performance
Graston Technique® helps restore normal tissue mobility by:
- Breaking down scar tissue and adhesions
- Improving blood flow and circulation
- Stimulating tissue remodeling
- Reducing inflammation
- Increasing flexibility
- Improving range of motion
- Decreasing pain
- Restoring normal movement patterns
Conditions Treated
Graston Technique® can be beneficial for many orthopedic conditions, including:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendinitis
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer’s elbow
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Frozen shoulder
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- IT Band Syndrome
- Patellar tendinitis
- Hamstring strains
- Calf strains
- Muscle tightness
- Scar tissue following surgery
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Trigger finger
- Repetitive strain injuries
- Sports injuries
What Does Treatment Feel Like?
During treatment, your therapist glides the specialized instruments over the affected tissues to identify areas of restriction. You may feel mild discomfort over tight or scarred tissue, but treatment is adjusted to your tolerance.
Many patients notice:
- Reduced pain
- Improved flexibility
- Increased mobility
- Easier movement
- Improved function
after just a few treatments.
Some temporary soreness or mild bruising may occur and usually resolves within a few days.
Why Choose Graston Technique®?
Research and clinical experience have shown that Graston Technique® can:
- Reduce pain
- Improve flexibility
- Restore normal movement
- Speed recovery from injury
- Improve soft tissue healing
- Break down scar tissue
- Improve athletic performance
- Help prevent recurring injuries
Our Approach
At Integrated Therapy, LLC, Graston Technique® is rarely used alone. For the best results, we combine it with:
- McKenzie Method® Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
- Dry Needling
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Manual Therapy
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Stretching
- Postural Correction
- Balance and Functional Training
This comprehensive, one-on-one approach addresses both the symptoms and the underlying cause of your pain, helping you achieve lasting results.
Why Patients Choose Integrated Therapy
- One-on-one treatment with the same experienced therapist every visit
- Over 30 years of orthopedic physical therapy experience
- Certified Graston Technique® provider
- Individualized treatment plans
- Modern evidence-based treatments
- Insurance accepted
- Comfortable, personalized environment focused on your recovery
Schedule Your Evaluation
Don't let pain or stiffness keep you from living the life you enjoy. Whether you're recovering from an injury, surgery, or dealing with chronic pain, Graston Technique® may be an effective part of your recovery.
Integrated Therapy, LLC
- Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Certified Graston Technique® Provider
to schedule your evaluation and discover if Graston Technique® is right for you.
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