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Portland Chiropractor and Graston Practitioner Dr. Tim Irving on Graston Technique

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As a Portland chiropractor, I utilize many different chiropractic and manual medicine techniques. One of the techniques that I am most excited about is the Graston Technique. This form of manual therapy comprises soft tissue mobilization and incorporates the use of stainless-steel instruments.

The goal of the therapy is to separate and break down the scar tissue, as well as stretch connective tissue and muscle fibers, increase range of motion and decrease pain. The Graston Technique uses the instruments with a specialized form of massage that is designed to help the practitioner identify areas of restriction and break up the scar tissue. The concave and convex stainless steel instruments are used to comb over and catch on injured fibrotic tissue. Using a cross-friction massage, which involves brushing or rubbing against the grain of the scar tissue, the practitioner re-introduces small amounts of trauma to the affected area. This temporarily causes inflammation in the area, which in turn increases the rate and amount of blood flow in and around the area. The theory is that this process helps initiate and promote the healing process of the affected soft tissues.
Patients undergoing therapy with the Graston Technique can expect the following:
Prior to Graston Therapy, the tissue needs to be warmed. This may include in-office exercises and/or walking, running, cycling, swimming etc. before you come to my office.

During your treatment with me, Low Level Laser, a hot pack and or soft-tissue work may first be applied to the injured area to further warm up the soft tissues to be worked on.

I will utilize the appropriate Graston Technique instruments to scan, then treat the affected area.

Treatment time is usually 30 to 60 seconds over each area treated
The typical course of treatments generally range from 6 to 10 visits
After each treatment, the area is stretched and ice is applied
It is common to experience some discomfort during the procedure and possibly some bruising. Ice application following the treatment may ease the discomfort. No medications are required in conjunction with the treatment although you will be instructed to ice the area at home.
I will work with you to come up with an exercise, stretching and strengthening program that, in conjunction with the technique, will be necessary to rehabilitate the injured tissues and improve their healing time. In addition to the Graston Technique, I will utilize chiropractic adjusting, joint and soft tissue mobilization, Kinesio Tape, Cold Laser and anything that I have at my disposal to help your tissues and joints be as string and viable as possible.

The Graston Technique (GT) Instruments, while enhancing the clinician's ability to detect fascial adhesions and restrictions, have been clinically proven to achieve quicker and better outcomes in treating both acute and chronic conditions, including:

Cervical sprain/strain (neck pain) Lumbar sprain/strain (back pain)Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (wrist pain) Plantar Fasciitis (foot pain) Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow) Medial Epicondylitis (golfer's elbow) Rotator Cuff Tendinitis (shoulder pain) Patellofemoral Disorders (knee pain) Achilles Tendinitis (ankle pain) Fibromyalgia Scar Tissue Trigger Finger Shin Splints

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Yours in Health, Dr. Tim Irving GrastonPDX.com YourPortlandChiropractor.com

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