Soft Tissue Mobilization(Graston Technique) Chiropractor San Carlos :: Precise Moves Chiropractic

What is Soft tissue Mobilization and how do it work?

Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (S.A.S.T.M.) was created by Dr. David Graston who also developed the Graston Technique. Both techniques are used on professional athletes to increase performance results and decrease pain.

S.A.S.T.M. is similar to the Graston Technique. Specially designed instruments separate and break down haphazard collagen (Scar tissue) that have accumulated in the body. This treatment increases the rate and amount of blood flow to and from the area as well as increasing cellular activity including mast cells and fibroblasts allowing for optimal function and health.

The ergonomic design of the instruments used by the clinician allows them to easily locate restrictions caused by scar tissue adhesions through sound waves illuminated during the treatment. After locating and treating these areas the clinician helps the body to lay down new tissue in an organized manner preventing knots and tender areas in the body.

Why is scar tissue an issue?

Scar tissue limits range of motion, and in many instances causes pain, which prevents the patient from functioning the same as they did before the injury or incident.

How is scar tissue different from other tissues in the body?

Normal functioning tissue runs in the same direction for instance with tendons and ligaments. This allows for proper biomechanical movement. Scar tissue runs in multiple directions unless they are trained to do so. This restricts proper movement and very often causes pain.

How does scar tissue happen?

When the body is under repetitive stress or trauma, scar tissue may develop. This could be as a result of surgery, immobilization, motor vehicle accidents or sports injuries. Scar tissue forms knots and tender areas in muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascia.

Soft tissue mobilization is used to treat a number of diagnoses.