Does 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 therapy cost?

A single Graston Technique treatment can add a $35 fee to a single treatment for the first treatment, and $15 for additional sequenced treatments. The treatment is best performed in packages, and if you can commit to a three-treatment sequence, over time those treatments work out to $22 each.

Is the Graston Technique bad?

Graston Technique poses a real potential danger, yet its safety hasn’t been studied at all. This is precisely the kind of thing that makes peoples heads explode about drugs — foisting serious side effects on the public, no matter how rare, is the stuff of scandal!

How painful is Graston Technique?

There will be some discomfort during treatment, but the instrument and massage should not cause intense pain. Some slight bruising may occur. However, if bruises appear often, the technique is being administered too intensely. The technique does not need to bruise or cause pain to be effective.

Can you do graston everyday?

How often does it have to be done? How frequently Graston treatments are recommended can vary based on your individual presentation, goals, and your therapist’s assessment. Most typically this treatment is done 1-2x/week with a minimum of 48 hours in between sessions.

Does graston break up scar tissue?

The Graston technique is a patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization used to break down scar tissue. It is a non-surgical technique to benefit the connective tissues present throughout the body, including bones, organs, muscles, nerves, and surrounding blood vessels.

How long does it take for graston to work?

Most patients see results within 3-4 sessions.

How often can you graston?

How frequently Graston treatments are recommended can vary based on your individual presentation, goals, and your therapist’s assessment. Most typically this treatment is done 1-2x/week with a minimum of 48 hours in between sessions.

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.

How often should you graston?

How often should graston be done?

Can you really break up scar tissue?

Scar tissue can linger in your body for a long time without treatment. However, health care professionals, such as physical therapists, can help you break up scar tissue so you can recover from your surgery or injury with less pain and stiffness.

What happens to your body during Graston treatment?

During Graston, you’ll feel a therapeutic discomfort similar to other forms of soft tissue release or manual therapy, depending on your condition. Bruising or the appearance of petechiae (red streaks) is not the objective of treatment but may appear after treatment.

How is the Graston Technique used in physical therapy?

Potential Results of Incorporating Graston Technique® into Treatment. Historically, the Graston Technique has resolved 87% or more of all conditions treated. It is equally effective in restoring function to acute and chronic injuries, and pre- and post-surgical patients.

Who is the certified chiropractor for the Graston Technique?

We sat down with a fully certified Graston Technique Provider, Dr. Shawn Engell, to ask him a few questions about the Graston Technique. Dr. Engell joined the pt Health team in 2011. He is a chiropractor at our Hagersville Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation – pt Health location.

What kind of pain can you get with Graston?

Graston Technique has been effective in the treatment of: 1 Carpal tunnel syndrome 2 Cervical pain 3 de Quervain’s syndrome 4 Epicondylosis 5 Fibromyalgia 6 IT band syndrome 7 Joint sprain