Graston Technique

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy to Reduce Pain and Improve Mobility

Graston Technique is a form of instrument-assisted soft tissue therapy used to treat muscle tightness, scar tissue, and movement restrictions. At Advanced Physical Medicine Center, Graston Technique is used to help reduce pain, restore mobility, and support tissue healing.

This treatment targets soft tissue restrictions that develop from overuse, repetitive motion, injury, surgery, or poor movement mechanics. Specially designed stainless steel instruments allow providers to identify and treat areas of dysfunction with precision.

Conditions Graston Technique Commonly Treats

  • Neck and back pain
  • Shoulder and rotator cuff conditions
  • Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Knee pain related to soft tissue restriction
  • Hip and thigh tightness
  • Scar tissue following injury or surgery
  • Sports and repetitive strain injuries
  • Chronic muscle tightness and stiffness

How Graston Technique Works

Graston Technique is an instrument-assisted therapy designed to treat soft tissue restrictions with precision.

Specialized tools help improve mobility, reduce pain, and support the body’s natural healing process.

Precision Stainless Steel Instruments

Specially designed stainless steel tools are shaped to fit different areas of the body, allowing precise soft tissue treatment.

Targeted Pressure and Control

Controlled pressure is applied directly to affected areas, improving treatment accuracy and patient comfort.

Accurate Detection of Restrictions

The smooth, contoured instruments help identify scar tissue, adhesions, and soft tissue restrictions that may not be easily felt by hand.

Improved Healing and Mobility

By increasing circulation and stimulating the body’s natural healing response, Graston Technique helps restore movement and flexibility.

Benefits of Graston Technique

Patients often experience:

  • Reduced muscle tightness and pain
  • Improved range of motion
  • Decreased stiffness and restriction
  • Faster healing of soft tissue injuries
  • Improved movement during daily activities and exercise

Graston Technique FAQs

Some mild discomfort or tenderness may be felt during treatment, especially over restricted tissue. This sensation is typically brief and well tolerated.

Sessions are usually short and focused, often lasting 10 to 15 minutes depending on the area treated.

The number of sessions varies based on your condition and goals. Many patients notice improvement within a few visits.

Yes. Graston Technique is commonly combined with physical therapy, chiropractic care, corrective exercise, or other treatments for optimal results.

No. Graston is effective for anyone experiencing soft tissue pain or movement restriction, not just athletes.

Get Started With the Graston Technique

If muscle tightness or scar tissue is limiting your movement, Graston Technique may help. Call (201) 945-1156 to schedule your appointment. New patients are seen the same day.