The concept of cross fiber massage is not new. Graston Technique® is grounded in the works of Dr. James Cyriax, a British orthopedic surgeon. The use of our specially designed instruments and protocol has been a recognized part of the manual therapy industry for more than 25 years. Graston Technique® has become standard protocol in many universities and hospital-based outpatient facilities as well as industrial on-site treatment settings. The technique is also being used within the professional sports industry by the NBA, NHL, NFL, and Major League Baseball trainers. See our Who Uses GT page for a complete list.

Historically, the Graston Technique® has had positive outcomes in 75-90 percent of all conditions treated. It is equally effective in restoring function to acute and chronic injuries, pre- and post-surgical patients and maintaining optimal range of motion.

GT-trained clinicians use GT instruments to effectively and efficiently address soft tissue lesions and fascial restrictions while treating acute and chronic conditions, including:

• Achilles Tendinitis/osis (ankle pain)
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (wrist pain)
• Cervicothoracic Sprain/Strain (neck 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)

Graston Technique^® can be used to treat any movement system dysfunction that has been determined to have a soft tissue component.

Scar tissue limits range of motion due its negative impact on sensory motor firing rates and frequencies. Abnormal sensory inputs perpetuate a dysfunctional cycle of nervous system sensitization, pain and dysfunctional movement/motor output. GT offers a positive method of manual therapy that interrupts and breaks this cycle of pain and dysfunctional movement.