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Chiropractor Graston Technology

Graston technique is used by chiropractors, along with other manual medicine practitioners, to reduce musculoskeletal pain. According to the Graston Technique website, practitioners use six stainless steel Graston tools to detect and treat scar tissue and restrictions that impair normal muscle function.

  1. Tools

    • A chiropractor who performs Graston technique on her patients uses stainless steel tools to help reduce scar tissue and break adhesions between layers of tissues. Each stainless steel tool possess a beveled edge, which allows it to plow through the tissue without causing extreme discomfort.

    Treatment

    • A typical Graston technique treatment takes about three to five minutes. The chiropractor will perform a series of stroking actions with the tool to reduce or eliminate scar tissue. After several minutes, the chiropractor will stop the treatment and have the patient stretch the area that was worked on. An ice massage usually follows.

    Benefits

    • There are many benefits associated with Graston technique. According to the website Dynamic Chiropractic, Graston technique reduces pain and scar tissue, improves circulation in the treated area, increases range of motion and speeds healing of injured tissues. Because a practitioner uses tools to treat a person's body instead of her hands, the practitioner experiences decreased stress on her joints and tissues.

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