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Graston Technique®Graston Technique® is an innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions, using specially designed stainless steel instruments to detect and treat areas of soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation.
Conditions Graston Technique Treats
- Neck pain, whiplash, and general sore neck
- Back pain
- Running injuries, Achilles pain, knee pain, ITB Syndrome, runner's knee, and more
Originally developed by athletes, Graston Technique® is used by more than 49,000 clinicians worldwide, including chiropractors, physical and occupational therapists, and athletic trainers. Our chiropractors consider Graston an excellent rehab tool in clinic, because it:
- Decreases overall time of treatment
- Fosters faster rehabilitation and recovery
- Reduces need for anti-inflammatory medication
- Resolves chronic conditions thought to be permanent
How the Instruments Work
Six stainless steel instruments form the cornerstone of Graston Technique®. Their curvilinear edges and concave and convex shapes mold to the contours of the body for maximum tissue penetration with minimal stress on the clinician's hands.
The instruments resonate in the clinician's hands much like a tuning fork, allowing precise isolation of adhesions and restrictions. Because metal doesn't compress the way finger pads do, deeper restrictions can be found and treated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graston Technique?
An instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique that uses specially designed stainless steel tools to detect and treat scar tissue, fascial restrictions, and chronic soft tissue inflammation.
What conditions is Graston Technique used for?
Neck pain, whiplash, back pain, and running-related injuries like Achilles pain, knee pain, ITB Syndrome, and runner's knee.
Is Graston Technique painful?
Patients may feel some pressure or mild discomfort during treatment, similar to a firm massage, but the technique is designed to isolate specific restrictions precisely rather than cause broad discomfort.
How is Graston Technique different from regular massage?
Because the metal instruments don't compress the way fingers do, clinicians can access and treat deeper tissue restrictions with more precision than manual massage alone.
Are Lyn Lake Chiropractic's providers trained in Graston Technique?
Yes, our chiropractors use Graston Technique® as part of our rehabilitation and treatment toolkit.