Graston Technique

THE GRASTON TECHNIQUE  -

Treatment provided by Dr. Audrey Myers

A New Way to Decrease Pain and Improve Function

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Proven advanced technology for the treatment of connective soft tissue injuries!

In the healing process our body attempts to repair muscles, tendons and ligaments with “scar tissue”, much like the scar that forms on the skin when you have scraped or banged your knee.  As you can imagine, that scar tissue is not as strong and flexible as normal, healthy, undamaged tissue.

Over time we can have a build up of this fibrous scar tissue, particularly in the muscles, tendons and ligaments that get a lot of use. This can lead to pain and dysfunction because this replacement tissue lacks the strength and flexibility of healthy tissue (in some areas it may even mat down and entrap a nerve).

This remarkable procedure allows us to detect and treat areas of “scar tissue” or adhesions in muscles, tendons and ligaments that can lead to pain and dysfunction.

The Graston Technique uses a patented stainless steel instrument that glides along a patient’s muscle, tendons or ligaments and acts like a “scar tissue” stethoscope.  When knots or bands of scar tissue are encountered, both the doctor and the patient sense a restriction or a granular feeling.  The instruments can then be used to “break up” this restriction or adhesion.  Stretching exercises are then used to promote re-alignment of the fibers so that they behave more like normal, healthy tissue.  When the Graston Technique is coupled with chiropractic adjustments and necessary strengthening and stretching exercises, it provides the patient with faster, longer-lasting results!

• The average number of treatments is 8 to 10.
• Generally treatment is performed no more than twice a week.
• It is very helpful for people with the most common conditions.
• Hospitals, clinics, professional and university sports teams  rely on Graston Technique for the treatment of injuries.

For more information, visit www.grastontechnique.com