Graston Technique
Instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy for areas of stiffness, scar tissue, and restricted movement.
Soft tissue care for restricted movement
Graston Technique is an instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy designed to reduce muscle tightness, improve mobility, and support injury recovery. It uses specialized stainless-steel instruments to assess and treat areas of soft tissue restriction.
What is Graston Technique?
Graston Technique is a form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. The clinician uses smooth-edged tools over muscles, tendons, ligaments, or fascia to identify areas that feel restricted and apply controlled treatment to those tissues. The goal is to improve tissue mobility, reduce sensitivity, and help the area tolerate better movement. It is often used for repetitive strain, tendon irritation, scar tissue, and stiffness that limits normal function.
How Graston Technique can help
Break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions
Improve mobility and flexibility
Reduce muscle tension and pain
Promote faster recovery from injury
Improve overall movement and function
Where Graston Technique may fit
These are common concerns where this service may be considered as part of a personalized care plan.
Is Graston Technique right for you?
Patients with chronic tendon irritation
Individuals recovering from surgery or trauma
Athletes with repetitive strain injuries
Anyone dealing with stiff or restricted soft tissue
What to expect during your visit
Your visit is structured to help you understand what is happening, what options are available, and how each step supports your goals.
Soft Tissue Assessment
We evaluate painful or restricted tissue and how it affects your movement.
Targeted Instrument Work
Specialized instruments are used with controlled pressure over the involved tissue.
Mobility Follow-Up
We often pair treatment with stretching, mobility drills, or activation work.
Progress Tracking
Your response guides how often the technique is used and when care progresses.
Our approach to Graston Technique
We use Graston Technique to help reduce soft tissue restrictions that may be limiting joint motion or exercise tolerance. Treatment intensity is matched to your tissue sensitivity and usually works best when paired with movement-based care.
Real-world goals care can support
Improve mobility in stiff or overworked tissues
Support recovery from repetitive strain
Address scar tissue or fascial restriction
Prepare tissue for better movement and strengthening
Common questions about Graston Technique
Most patients feel mild pressure or a scraping sensation during treatment. Some temporary redness or mild soreness afterward is normal and usually resolves quickly.
Graston therapy typically takes a few minutes and is often combined with other treatments during your visit.
The number of treatments varies depending on the condition being treated and how your body responds to therapy.
Care that may pair with Graston Technique
Explore additional services that may support the same goals from a different angle.
- ChiropracticPrecise care designed to improve joint motion and support comfortable movement.
- Functional RehabilitationTargeted exercises designed to restore strength, stability, and movement.
- Dry NeedlingPrecision treatment that releases muscle tension and trigger points.
- CuppingSuction-based therapy that may support circulation and reduce muscle tightness.
Why soft tissue work is paired with active care
Soft tissue therapy may help improve mobility and reduce tension, while rehabilitation helps the body use that mobility with better control. Pairing both can support more durable progress.
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule an appointment and discover which treatment approach is right for you.