Graston is a remarkable technique used to detect adhesions and scar tissue of the soft tissues caused by muscle repair, surgery, and overuse. The body repairs damaged muscles, ligaments and tendons with patches of scar tissue, similar to what occurs when you scrap your knee and a scab forms. Over time, these patches of scar tissue can build up (adhesions) and cause pain and dysfunction. This is especially common in parts of the body that are chronically injured or within the muscle groups that are heavily used. Since scar tissue lacks the same strength and flexibility of the muscle/tendon/ligamentous tissue it replaced, this can lead to pain and dysfunction in those areas.
Graston is a fantastic treatment for anything from tennis elbow, rotator cuff and knee injuries, to ankle sprains! To learn more, please visit www.GrastonTechnique.com