Targeted Relief for Soft Tissue Pain and Scarring
Welcome! As you know from my philosophy at Harris Chiropractic, I believe in patient-driven therapy—and sometimes, your body needs a little extra nudge to truly heal. If nagging pain, stiffness, or old injuries are holding you back, it’s often due to issues in your soft tissues: your muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia.
The Graston Technique® (GT) is a proven, advanced tool that helps me focus my efforts on *you*, the client, to break down those restrictions, accelerate healing, and restore your full range of motion.
Understanding Why Pain Lingers (It’s Usually Scar Tissue)
When you get hurt, whether it’s a pulled muscle or post-surgery, your body heals by creating scar tissue. Think of it like a jumbled, dense patch, not the smooth, flexible tissue you want. This scarring can:
- Restrict Movement: It acts like an internal glue, literally tethering tissues together and limiting your flexibility.
- Cause Chronic Pain: This tension irritates nerves and strains the surrounding healthy tissue, leading to that discomfort you just can’t shake.
- Impede Full Recovery: If the root cause (the scar tissue) isn’t addressed, the pain just keeps coming back.
How the Graston Technique® Works (Simple & Effective)
The Graston Technique is a specialized, instrument-assisted therapy. It’s a non-invasive, targeted approach that gives me a clear advantage in finding and fixing those painful soft tissue restrictions.
The Tools and the Method:
I use a set of unique, ergonomic, stainless steel instruments. These tools act as an extension of my hand, allowing me to feel the subtle texture of scar tissue, even those areas too deep or tricky to find manually.
- We Find the “Knot”: The instrument glides over the skin and “catches” on scar tissue or fascial adhesions.
- We Encourage Healing: I apply precise pressure to gently, but firmly, shear the tissue. This controlled action breaks down the disorganized scar tissue and triggers your body’s natural inflammatory response—which is a good thing! It’s the signal your body needs to restart the healing process correctly, promoting the growth of new, healthy tissue.
- We Boost Circulation: The technique brings vital oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to the area, giving your body the resources it needs for faster recovery.
The Harris Chiropractic Advantage: GT + Personalized Care
At Harris Chiropractic, we combine GT with your adjustment and personalized plan because healing is about more than just one service. It’s about regeneration—a new you.
- Comprehensive Treatment: I use the Graston Technique to release the tight soft tissue first. Then, a precise Chiropractic Adjustment can hold better and function correctly, because the muscles are no longer fighting the bone.
- Education and Prevention: Just like with back pain, I stress the importance of teaching you how to stay healthy. I always pair Graston sessions with specific stretches and exercises to ensure the new, healthy tissue heals in a strong, functional pattern.
- Faster Results: By addressing the soft tissue cause directly, we often decrease the overall time required for your treatment. This is part of my goal to create an efficient, client-centered approach for you.
Graston is Great for:
- Achilles Tendinosis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Rotator Cuff Tendinosis/Tendonitis
- Neck and Back Sprain/Strain
- “Tennis Elbow” or “Golfer’s Elbow”
- Post-Surgical Scar Tissue and Adhesions
Ready for Stress-Free, Effective Care?
If you’re struggling with chronic pain or a limitation that won’t quit, let’s talk about whether the Graston Technique can be the key to getting you better, faster. You can rest assured there are no high-pressure sales here, just patient-driven care focused on your well-being.