Graston Technique

The Graston Technique is a form of manual therapy that uses an instrument to assist in a massage treatment. The tools are used as an aide during the massage treatment.

How it works

The massage therapists will palpate with their hands, areas in the muscle, fascia, ligaments and tendons that are fibrous from overuse or injury. They will then use a Graston tool to break up scar tissue.

How it can help you

• Increase Blood flow to a restricted / tight muscles, fascia, ligaments and tendons
• Help heal soft tissue that has had form trauma
• Breaks down scar tissue to a muscle that is restricted
• Increase Range of Motion back to muscles
• Helps with areas that have had chronic issues

Which Therapists offer Graston?

The therapists that offer Graston are specifically trained in Graston Technique and only use Graston certified tools. The therapists that offer Graston are:

Andrea at the Banff Clinic READ more HERE

Carrie at the Canmore Bow Valley Trail Clinic Read more HERE

What conditions can Graston help with

• Achilles Tendinitis/osis (ankle pain)
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (wrist pain)
• Fibromyalgia
• Lateral Epicondylitis/osis (tennis elbow)
• Lumbosacral Sprain/Strain (back pain)
• Medial Epicondylitis/osis (golfer’s elbow)
• Myofascial Pain Syndromes
• Patellofemoral Disorders (knee pain)
• Plantar Fasciitis/osis (foot pain)
• Post surgeries such as joint replacements, RTC repairs (once post-surgical protocol allows for soft tissue mobilization/manual therapy)
• Rotator Cuff Tendinitis/osis (shoulder pain)
• Scar Tissue/post-surgical scars (once completely closed)
• Patients demonstrating central and/or peripheral sensitization (only used in light stroking/brushing mode to desensitize)
• Shin Splints
• Trigger Finger
• Women’s Health (post-mastectomy and Caesarean scarring)

Information collected from Graston Technique LLC. https://grastontechnique.com/Clinicians/Resources/