Graston
Break Through Chronic Stiffness and Erase Stubborn Scar Tissue
Release painful tissue restrictions, melt away deep muscle adhesions, and rapidly restore your natural flexibility with the advanced Graston Technique®.
What is the Graston Technique®?
When muscles, tendons, or ligaments are injured—whether from a sudden sports trauma or years of repetitive strain—your body patches them up with dense, chaotic layers of scar tissue. This internal scarring creates tight knots called adhesions. These adhesions act like glue, pinning down your tissues, restricting your movement, and causing nagging pain.
The Graston Technique® is an innovative, evidence-based form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). Certified clinicians use a specialized suite of contoured, ergonomic stainless steel instruments to glide along your skin. These specialized tools act like medical tuning forks: they amplify the textures of your underlying tissues, allowing us to precisely detect, target, and smoothly break down the exact areas of scar tissue and restriction holding you back.
The Benefits of Graston Technique®
⚒️ Breaks Down Adhesions
The cross-friction motion of the stainless steel tools breaks apart rigid, unyielding scar tissue and adhesions, allowing your muscles to move independently again.
🔄 Restores Fluid Mobility
By smoothing out internal rough spots and lengthening tight muscle fibers, this technique quickly restores lost range of motion and joint flexibility.
⏱️ Speeds Up Healing Time
The localized pressure stimulates a healthy, micro-inflammatory response, flooding the area with fresh blood and oxygen to restart healing in old, stubborn injuries.
Is the Graston Technique® Right For You?
Because Graston tools can precisely navigate around complex joints and dense tendons, this technique is a favorite among professional athletes and orthopedic patients alike. We frequently use it to treat:
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Tendinitis & Tendinopathy: Tennis or golfer's elbow, Achilles tendinitis, and patellar tendinitis.
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Foot & Ankle Pain: Plantar fasciitis and chronic ankle sprains.
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Shoulder Injuries: Rotator cuff strains, bicep tendinitis, and painful shoulder impingement.
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Chronic Tightness: Persistent IT band syndrome, hamstring strains, and stubborn neck or lower back stiffness.
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Post-Surgical Recovery: Safely smoothing out surgical scars to maximize post-op range of motion.
What to Expect During a Session
See our step-by-step layout allowing you to knowing exactly what happens during the ultrasound therapy session of your appointment.
Consider booking to Start Your Recovery Today
Don't let stubborn scar tissue or soft tissue restrictions limit your mobility. The Graston Technique uses specialized instruments to target deep restrictions, increase local blood flow, and accelerate your body's natural healing process. Schedule your appointment today to see how Graston can power your recovery.
Ready to Break Free From Stiffness and Pain? | Franklin, MA
Don't let old scar tissue dictate how you move. Our certified physical therapy team will customize an instrument-assisted recovery plan tailored specifically to break down your restrictions and get you back to peak performance.