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Graston Technique®
The Graston Technique® is a highly recommended method of treatment for soft tissue injury and acute or chronic pain.
The patented stainless steel instruments used have been uniquely designed to release tight and restricted soft tissue, and return it to its normal, healthy stage -- without the stress associated with manual therapies.
This technique works so effectively, in fact, that results are noticed by the 4th treatment, and full benefits are usually seen around the 12th to 14th treatment. Furthermore, patients are able to take part in their usual daily activities during this time.
Learn More About the Graston Technique®
What is the Graston Technique®?
Why is scar tissue a problem?
How is scar tissue different from other tissue?
How are the instruments used?
Is the treatment painful?
What is the frequency of treatment?
Will treatments affect my everyday activities?
What kind of results does Graston Technique® produce?
What is the Graston Technique®?
The Graston Technique® incorporates a patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively detect and treat scar tissue and restrictions that affect normal function.
How It Works
• Separates and breaks down collagen cross-links, and splays and stretches connective tissue and muscle fibers
• Increases skin temperature
• Facilitates reflex changes in the chronic muscle holding pattern
• Alters spinal reflux activity (facilitated segment)
• Increases the rate and amount of blood flow to and from the area
• Increases cellular activity in the region, including fibroblasts and mast cells
• Increases histamine response secondary to mast cell activity
Why is scar tissue a problem?
Scar tissue limits range of motion, and in many instances causes pain, which prevents the patient from functioning as he or she did before the injury.
How is scar tissue different from other tissue?
When viewed under a microscope, normal tissue can take a couple of different fashions: dense, regular elongated fibers running in the same direction, such as tendons and ligaments; or dense, irregular and loose with fibers running in multiple directions. In either instance, when tissue is damaged it will heal in a haphazard pattern--or scarring--that results in a restricted range of motion and, very often, pain.
How are the instruments used?
The Graston Technique® instruments are used to enhance the clinician's ability to detect adhesions, scar tissue or restrictions in the affected areas. Skilled clinicians use the stainless steel instruments to comb over and "catch" on fibrotic tissue, which immediately identifies the areas of restriction. Once the tissue has been identified, the instruments are used to break up the scar tissue so it can be absorbed by the body.
Is the treatment painful?
It is common to experience minor discomfort during the procedure and some bruising afterwards. This is a normal response and part of the healing process.
What is the frequency of treatment?
Patients usually receive two treatments per week over 4-5 weeks. Most patients have a positive response by the 3rd to 4th treatment.
Will treatments affect my everyday activities?
Most patients are not disabled and continue to perform their regular functions at home or work.
What kind of results does Graston Technique® produce?
Historically, the Graston Technique® has had positive outcomes in 75–90 percent of all conditions treated. It is equally effective in restoring function to acute and chronic injuries, and pre- and postsurgical patients. Click here for Outcome Summary Data of the 17 most common diagnoses.
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Why Graston?
Graston is a technique done by a qualified chiropractor and uses specially designed and developed instruments to stretch the affected muscles, tendons, and ligaments. This effectively increases the fibroblastic response, which is the 'healing reaction.' The average number of treatments needed is usually about 7 sessions. However, results are frequently seen earlier.