Graston Technique® is an evidence-based form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively treat scar tissue and fascial restrictions through comprehensive training, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
Fascia is a band or sheet of connective tissue, beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs.
What Is The Graston Treatment Like?
The treatment itself involves using a tool to “scrape” knotted muscles/fascia, help move toxins out, increase blood flow and break up scar tissue. Various treatment strokes can be used with tools which include sweeping, brushing, strumming, framing, and scooping.
What Are the Benefits of the Graston Technique?
- Graston enhances the ability to detect soft tissue restrictions
- Graston increases cellular activity in the region including fibroblasts and mast cells
- Graston increases histamine response secondary to mast cell activity
What Are the Contraindications for Graston Technique?
Graston is not for everybody. People who have open and unhealed wounds, varicose veins, and lymphedema cannot be treated with the Graston Technique.
Ask your physical therapists what alternatives will help your condition.