Graston Technique®

Graston Technique® therapy is a non-invasive treatment for scar tissue and fascial restrictions that allows for faster rehabilitation and with greater success when the goal is restoring range of motion, eliminating pain, and restoring normal function. Graston Technique® therapy is successful in effectively treating all soft tissue conditions, whether they are chronic, acute or post- surgical. We hope you enjoy learning about ART and take a moment to call Pinecone Physio if you are in Reno, NV.

Graston Technique®

Advanced Graston Technique® Treatments

Graston Technique® is a unique, evidence-based form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively and efficiently address soft tissue lesions and fascial restrictions resulting in improved patient outcomes. Graston Technique® uses specially designed stainless steel instruments with unique treatment edges and angles to deliver an effective means of manual therapy. The combination of Graston Technique® instruments with therapeutic activities and exercise leads to the restoration of pain-free movement and function. The Graston Technique® instruments also are used diagnostically to assess the kinetic chain, in an efficient manner using the principles of regional interdependence.

Soft tissue injuries can be debilitating and frustrating. Graston Technique® therapy is successful in effectively treating all soft tissue conditions, whether they are chronic, acute or post- surgical. Graston Technique® therapy can help you enjoy life again.

The unique Graston Technique® and instruments enable the treatment of scar tissue and fascial restrictions during rehabilitation that allows for faster rehabilitation and with greater success when the goal is restoring range of motion, eliminating pain, and restoring normal function.

Graston Technique® allows for faster recovery. As a patient of Graston Technique therapy, it will not only accelerate your rehabilitation. You’ll be able to continue working, running, lifting, swimming, training.

Graston Technique® allows for less treatment time in a doctor's office and more time for you. In addition to accelerated recovery time your treatment time is also minimized. Typical treatment time is 4 to 5 weeks.

Graston Technique® allows you to live pain free. Graston Technique® therapy has resolved issues for patients that caused them to live with pain for years, sometimes decades. Say goodbye to costly anti-inflammatory and pain medications.

Graston Technique® Frequently Asked Questions

What does Graston Technique® treatment help?

Achilles Tendinitis/Tendinosis (ankle pain)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (wrist pain)
Cervicothoracic Sprain/Strain (neck pain)
Fibromyalgia
Lateral Epicondylitis/osis (tennis elbow)
Lumbosacral Sprain/Strain (back pain)
Medial Epicondylitis/osis (golfer’s elbow)
Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Patellofemoral Disorders (knee pain)
Plantar Fasciitis/Fasciopathy (foot pain)
Post surgeries such as joint replacements, RTC repairs (once post-surgical protocol allows for soft tissue mobilization/manual therapy)
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis/Tendinosis (shoulder pain)
Scar Tissue/post-surgical scars (once completely closed)
Patients demonstrating central and/or peripheral sensitization (only used in light stroking/brushing mode to desensitize)
Shin Splints
Trigger Finger
Women’s Health (post-mastectomy and Caesarean scarring)
Other musculoskeletal pain
Other neuromuscular pain

How does Graston Technique® treatment work?

Graston Technique® has the following physiological effects:

Separates and breaks down collagen cross-links, and splays and stretches connective tissue and muscle fibers
Facilitates reflex changes in the chronic muscle holding pattern (inhibition of abnormal tone/guarding leading to pain reduction via improved sensory input)
Alters/inhibits spinal reflex activity (facilitated segment)
Increases the rate and amount of blood flow to and from the area (angiogenesis vs. immediate local increases in blood flow)
Increases cellular activity in the region, including fibroblasts and mast cells
Increases histamine response secondary to mast cell activity