What is graston good for?
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 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.
Can you graston with a butter knife?
Self-treating with the wrong tools and without expert help can cause more harm than good. I have seen patients try to perform a Graston-like technique at home using butter knives or wrenches. Unfortunately, they often apply too much pressure or target the wrong areas, making the problem worse.
Can 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.
What is gua sha scraping?
Gua sha is the practice of using a tool to apply pressure and scrape the skin to relieve pain and tension. This action causes light bruising, which often appears as purple or red spots known as petechiae or sha. The name gua sha — pronounced gwahshah — comes from the Chinese word for scraping.
Is the Graston Technique fake?
Prof Edzard Ernst, Emeritus Professor of Complementary Medicine, University of Exeter, added: “Although the Graston Technique is popular with manual therapists of various types, there is no good evidence that it is an effective treatment.”
What do you need to know about the Graston Technique?
The Graston Technique is a type of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. It originates from a traditional Chinese medical treatment called Gua Sha which used bone or jade tools. The Graston instruments are 6 stainless steel instruments that are different sizes and shapes to fit different parts of the body.
What are the Graston iastm tools used for?
Graston Technique Instruments are six stainless steel iastm tools. Three of them (GT2, GT3, GT4) comprise a basic 3-Piece Instrument Set (so-called Starter Set), while a full set consists of 6 pieces. All of them are used for specific strokes and body areas.
Is the Graston handlebar the same as the handlebar?
The handlebar is a close copy of the Graston handlebar. It is designed to be used so the bottom surface is flat on the treatment target. Graston claims the edge is made at the perfect angle for treatment when the tool is used flat as that puts the beveled edge at a 40 degree angle.
What kind of tools are used for Graston massage?
Unlike other tools made from wood, ceramics, or stone, specialists create Graston massage tools from stainless steel and designed with beveled edges and angles to detect myofascial restrictions.