Has Your Chiropractor Recommended the Graston Technique?

If you visit a chiropractor for back pain, he or she may recommend trying the Graston Technique. This treatment method is recommended for soft-tissue injuries that are causing acute, chronic, or post-surgical pain. It combines instruments that target problematic areas of tissue as well as therapeutic exercise and can easily be incorporated into your chiropractic care plan. Here is a closer look at what you need to know about treatment with the Graston Technique.

Breaking Down Tissue Restrictions

The Graston Technique focuses on breaking up restrictions in soft tissue that are caused by injuries and that limit your range of motion. This includes breaking up scar tissue and fascia restrictions and stretching connective tissue. Scar tissue can be particularly problematic in cases of pain that persists after an injury, as it triggers a dysfunction cycle of the nervous system that creates symptoms of chronic pain. The instruments used in the Graston Technique breaks down these restrictions to free up range of motion and disrupt the pain feedback cycle.

Combining the Graston Technique with Chiropractic Care

When your chiropractor uses the Graston Technique, he or she will use stainless steel instruments to first detect areas of soft-tissue injury and then to break up the restricted tissue. Although some minor discomfort may occur, the treatment is not painful. Your chiropractor will combine the Graston Technique with other forms of chiropractic adjustments and exercises to help you get maximum pain relief.

Timing Your Treatments

The number of Graston Technique treatments you will need depends on the nature of your injury and the severity of your symptoms. Most patients get between six and 12 treatments over the course of four to five weeks. Your chiropractor will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.

The chiropractors in The Woodlands at The Houston Spine & Rehabilitation Centers utilize the very latest in cutting-edge treatments to help patients get the pain relief they need. Take the first step to getting back to your normal activities today and dial 281-362-0006 to make an appointment.