Eradicate Fibrotic Scar Tissue and Stubborn Adhesions
When muscles or tendons experience chronic wear-and-tear, the body patches them up with messy, unorganized scar tissue. This dense tissue restricts motion and causes nagging pain. At New Roots Chiropractic, we utilize Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), commonly known as the Graston Technique, to comb through and break down these deep structural limits.
Advanced Instrument Diagnostics and Treatment
Dr. Lobell utilizes medical-grade, contoured stainless-steel instruments to scan your soft tissues. The tools amplify the internal feel of fascial rough patches:
- Micro-Adhesion Breakdown: Introduces localized micro-frictional patterns to break apart unaligned scar fibers.
- Neovascularization Activation: Ignites a localized, controlled healing response that rushes fresh oxygenated blood to old injuries.
- Tendon Rehabilitation: Highly effective for stubborn, low-circulation tendon zones like the Achilles or elbow anchors.
Ideal Conditions for IASTM Rehabilitation
- Chronic plantar fasciitis
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Patellar tendonitis and IT band syndrome
- Old post-surgical or post-injury scar tissue collections
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does IASTM sometimes create light skin redness?
The specialized instruments draw temporary redness (petechiae) to the skin’s surface. This is a positive sign that fresh blood and healing components are flooding back into the previously restricted tissue.
How fast does Graston Technique work?
Many patients report an instantaneous boost in movement range and a reduction in localized tightness after their very first session.