WHAT IS THE GRASTON TECHNIQUE?
What is the Graston Technique?
Dr. Ariel Edwards, PT, DPT, CSCS
Wondering why your PT or AT wants to use a crow bar to help FIXX your pain? Don’t worry, this is actually just one of our favorite instruments, Graston. And you aren’t the only one wondering what it is!
What is the Graston Technique and How Does It Work?
Graston is a specialized manual therapy technique that uses stainless steel instruments to break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. By applying pressure to specific areas, it helps reduce pain, improve mobility, and accelerate the healing of soft tissue injuries. Graston also stimulates the body’s natural healing response by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation.
What Does a Graston Session Look Like?
Want to see a session for yourself! Check out what a Graston session looks like with a collegiate sprinter prepping for her first meet of the season!
What Does It Feel Like?
Graston is comparable to foam rolling, but just with a smaller surface area!
What Are The Benefits?
Graston has been seen to improve range of motion, facilitate the healing process, improve the ability to activate muscle fibers, and reduce overall pain!
Is This For Me?
At FIXXED, we recommend the Graston technique to anyone who may have tissue restrictions, scar tissue, or knots in their muscles!
Graston is a great treatment for areas such as:
Upper Traps
Shoulders
Rotator Cuff
Elbow
Forearm
Wrist
Hand
Thoracic Spine + Lumbar Spine
Glutes
Hamstrings
Quads
IT band
Claves
Feet
Any Scars
Some common injuries we treat with the Graston technique are:
Tennis Elbow
Golfer’s Elbow
Patellofemoral Disorder (Knee Pain)
Plantar Fasciitis
Post Joint Replacement Surgery
Scar Tissue Healing
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Shin Splints
If you are experiencing any pain in these areas, or have been diagnosed with any of these injuries, Graston is the FIXX for you! For those new to FIXXED, feel free to book a New Client First Service with us or email Kristina@fixxedstudios.com so we can start your journey to feeling better with the help of the Graston technique TODAY!
