Does the Graston technique really work?

Does the Graston technique really work?

Clinical Data on the Graston Technique Research that has been conducted indicates a relatively high success rate for patients with chronic pain and acute pain from soft tissue injuries, both in terms of improving the patient’s function and reducing pain.

How much does graston treatment cost?

The M2 is $695. The full set of 6 instruments costs $2295. Do you have payment plans available? Yes!

What does graston do to muscles?

Combined with exercise, Graston® helps break up scar tissue or muscle “knots,” which increases range of motion of joints, helps facilitate and quicken the healing process, increases the strength of muscle fibers, and reduces pain.

Does insurance cover graston?

Insurance typically does not cover Graston technique when it is applied in conjunction with other therapies. Clinicians receive special training towards certification in order to perform Graston Technique®.

Why does graston cause bruising?

An unfortunate side effect of Graston Technique can be bruising. Although scar tissue and adhesions have poor vascular supply, the capillaries that do supply the tissue are more fragile than capillaries in healthy tissue. This results in interstitial bleeding, aka bruising at times.

Is graston and gua sha the same?

Graston is focused more on the breaking up of adhesions and healing through the start of the inflammatory process; whereas Gua Sha is focused on bringing toxins and excessive heat to be released at the surface of the body. Both techniques are effective in promoting healing.

How does the Graston Technique in physical therapy work?

Graston therapy also stimulates collagen regrowth and redistribution of collagen fibers in the correct pattern. This optimizes range of motion, flexibility, and muscle recruitment. What is the Graston Technique Used For?

Can a Graston Technique be used for dry needling?

The Graston technique is often combined with other forms of alternative and complimentary healing techniques like active release technique, dry needling and acupuncture. Active release techniques, which Graston technique is most common combined with, also focuses on soft tissue system problems.

Why does Graston Technique aim to reduce scar tissue?

In time, this process can reduce or eliminate the adhered fibers, restoring range of motion and eliminating the associated pain. The aim and ideal outcome of Graston technique is to help transform your soft tissue injury into healthy functioning tissue once again. Why does Graston technique aim to reduce scar tissue?

What kind of pain can you get with Graston?

Many people turn to Graston technique for chronic pains plaguing their bodies from neck pain to ankle pain to pain literally all over, like in the case of fibromyalgia. Graston technique can break up the debilitating soft tissue injuries that are causing your chronic movement issues and pain.