The Graston Technique utilizes six stainless steel instruments to assist in therapy. The curvilinear edge of the patented instruments combines with their concave/convex shape to mold the instruments to various contours of the body. This design allows for ease of treatment, minimal stress to the clinician's hand, and maximum tissue penetration.
These instruments, much like a tuning fork, resonate in the clinician's hands allowing them to isolate adhesions and restrictions, and treat them very precisely. Since the metal surface of the instruments does not compress, deeper restrictions can be accessed and treated. Just as a stethoscope amplifies what the human ear can hear, these instruments significantly increase what the human hands can feel.
How it works:
- Separates and breaks down collagen cross-links, and splays and stretches connectiveGraston_Technique_Falls_Church_22046.pngtissue and muscle fibers.
- Increases skin temperature while facilitating 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.
Cervical (Neck) Sprain/Strain | Lumbar (Low Back) Sprain/Strain |
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Plantar Fasciitis |
Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) | Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow) |
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis | Patellofemoral (Knee) Disorders |
Achilles Tendinitis | Fibromyalgia |
Scar Tissue | Trigger Finger |
Shin Splints | Hip Disorders |
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) | Ankle Sprain |
IT Band Syndrome | Among Many Other Conditions |
For more information, please visit www.grastontechnique.com or consult with our Fairfax chiropractor, Dr. Scott Young, of Young Chiropractic & Rehab.