Service · Graston Technique · Buford GA
Graston is instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization. Six stainless-steel tools designed to detect and treat fascial restrictions, scar tissue, and chronic strains. We use it most for plantar fasciitis, IT band, tennis elbow, and post-surgical adhesions.
Graston Technique is a form of instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization. Six specially-designed stainless-steel instruments let the provider feel restrictions through the metal and apply consistent, targeted pressure that hands alone can't reproduce. It's used widely in professional sports for fascial restrictions, scar tissue, and chronic soft-tissue injuries.
Indications
/01 /01
Especially cases with thick, restricted plantar fascia that haven't resolved with stretching alone.
/02 /02
Restricted IT band, TFL, and glute med fascia. Often paired with hip stability work.
/03 /03
Chronic Achilles tendon issues. Combined with eccentric loading and Erchonia laser.
/04 /04
Forearm extensor restrictions and lateral elbow scar tissue.
/05 /05
Adhesions and scar tissue from previous surgery that's limiting motion or producing pain.
/06 /06
Restricted thoracolumbar fascia and trapezius tissue that hasn't responded to massage or hand-on work.
FAQ
What is Graston Technique?
Graston Technique is a form of instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization (IASTM) developed in the 1990s. It uses six specially-designed stainless-steel instruments to detect and treat fascial restrictions, scar tissue, and chronic soft-tissue injuries.
Does it hurt?
It can be uncomfortable, especially over restricted tissue. Some patients develop a temporary skin redness or petechiae over the treated area. This is part of the response and resolves within a few days.
What does it help most?
Soft-tissue conditions with fascial or scar-tissue components: plantar fasciitis, IT band syndrome, Achilles tendinopathy, tennis elbow, post-surgical scar adhesions, chronic neck and upper back tension.
How is Graston different from ART?
Both treat soft-tissue restrictions. ART uses precise hand contact paired with active patient movement. Graston uses metal instruments that let the provider apply consistent pressure across larger areas. We use both depending on the case.
How many sessions?
Most cases need 4 to 8 Graston visits combined with manipulation, decompression, ART, or rehab. Acute cases sometimes resolve faster.
A 60-minute evaluation. We'll tell you whether Graston, ART, or another approach is the best fit for your case.