Graston Technique
Graston technique in Ford City PA and Rural Valley PA is an evidence-based form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. This enables practitioners to effectively address scar tissue and fascial restrictions, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
The technique uses specifically designed instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. The technique is also used diagnostically to follow the kinetic chain, to locate and treat the cause of symptoms.
For the patient:
- Decreases overall time of treatment.
- Faster rehabilitation/recovery
- Reduces need for anti-inflammatory medication.
- Resolves chronic conditions thought to be permanent.
Conditions treated by Graston
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical Pain
- IT band Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Joint Sprain
- Neck Pain
- Lower Back Pain
- Muscle Strain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Epicondylitis
- Painful scar
- Post-mastectomy and breast implant pain