Know Your Options For Treating Overuse Injuries

Graston Technique is typically performed by a chiropractor or physical therapist—. The clinician must be certified in this technique. Steel instruments are used to enhance the clinician’s ability to detect adhesions, scar tissue or restrictions in the affected areas. The instruments break up the scar tissue so that it can be absorbed by the body.

Pros: It provides relatively quick pain relief in one to 10 visits. You can resume normal exercise immediately after treatment, it’s covered by insurance and the outcome studies provided by the company, Graston Technique, are favorable.

Cons: The treatment causes tissue soreness and possibly bruising. You must find a licensed clinician. The majority of the research on this technique has been performed by the ASTYM folks, but more research is needed on humans.

Grade: A-

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