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Graston Therapy

Graston Technique® at Raleigh Specific Chiropractic

Changing the Way Soft Tissue Injuries Are Treated

Graston Technique® is an innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) that allows clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. Using specially designed stainless steel instruments, practitioners can precisely detect and treat areas exhibiting fibrosis or chronic inflammation—helping prevent acute injuries from becoming chronic and even reversing conditions once thought to be permanent.

What Is the Graston Technique?

Fascia is a sheet of fibrous connective tissue that surrounds and supports your muscles, organs, and other soft structures in the body. Over time, due to repetitive motion, injury, or poor posture, this fascia and the underlying muscles can develop scar tissue, adhesions, or trigger points that restrict movement and cause pain.

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The Graston Technique® works by gently scraping or gliding the specialized instruments over affected areas, helping to break up these restrictions and promote healing. This process increases blood flow, reduces inflammation, and stimulates the body’s natural repair mechanisms—ultimately restoring proper function and mobility.

Benefits for Patients

Patients who receive Graston Therapy often experience faster healing and lasting results. Key benefits include:

  • Decreased overall treatment time

  • Faster rehabilitation and recovery

  • Reduced need for anti-inflammatory medication

  • Resolution of chronic conditions once thought to be permanent

 

By targeting the root cause of soft tissue dysfunction, this therapy supports optimal healing and long-term wellness.

Benefits for Employers and the Healthcare Industry

Graston Technique® offers measurable advantages beyond the individual patient. These include:

  • Keeping patients active and on the job

  • Reducing the need for braces, splints, or job-site modifications

  • Lowering healthcare and labor costs (both direct and indirect)

 

This makes Graston Therapy a smart and cost-effective solution for both patient care and workplace wellness programs.

Conditions Commonly Treated with Graston Therapy

Graston Technique® has proven effective for a wide range of soft tissue and musculoskeletal conditions, including:

  • Neck Pain

  • Lower Back Pain

  • Headaches

  • Muscle Sprains and Strains

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Joint Pain

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Shoulder Pain

  • Tendinosis

  • Golfer’s Elbow & Tennis Elbow

  • Fibromyalgia

  • IT Band Syndrome

Experience the Difference with Graston Therapy

If you’re struggling with pain, stiffness, or chronic soft tissue injuries, Graston Therapy may be the key to restoring your mobility and quality of life. This proven, science-based technique helps patients move and feel better—without relying solely on medication or invasive procedures.


Contact our office today to learn more or schedule your Graston Therapy session.

FAQs About Graston Therapy

Q1: What does Graston Therapy feel like?

Most patients describe the treatment as a “scraping” or “massage-like” sensation. Some mild redness or tenderness may occur as the tissue heals and circulation improves, but this typically subsides quickly.

Q2: How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions depends on your condition, its severity, and your response to treatment. Many patients notice improvement within 3–6 sessions.

Q3: Can Graston Therapy be combined with chiropractic care?

Yes. Graston Technique® works exceptionally well when combined with chiropractic adjustments, stretching, and rehabilitation exercises to optimize recovery and long-term results.

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