Graston

Chronic soft tissue injuries are often due to scarring or degeneration, which commonly result in pain and limitations in movement.  The body naturally lays down some scar tissue in response to irritation or injury, so the biggest sources of pain can come from scar tissue that forms inside the body – around joints, muscles, tendons and/or ligaments. The fibrous, strong scar tissue is meant to reinforce an area, but often it ends up restricting movement and causing pain.  We use different methods, Graston Technique®, to regenerate healthy soft tissues and eliminate or reduce this unwanted scar tissue. 

The Graston Technique is a specialized physical therapy treatment using soft manipulation tools to detect and break up adhesions and myofascial tension. The stainless steel instruments have unique angles and shapes, which allow your physical therapist to target your problem areas with precision.

At Back To Center PT, your therapist may run the unusual-looking tools over your skin after applying a lubricant to smooth out the adhesions or scar tissue. Like other physical therapies, the manual technique aims to address your limitations, increase your range of motion, and reduce pain.

Renowned organizations like the NFL, NBA, and Olympics incorporate the Graston Technique® into their treatment regimens, a strong indication of its efficacy.

If you think instrument-assisted tissue mobilization benefits you, call Back To Center PT or schedule your consultation using the online booking feature today.