The Graston Technique and Chronic Pain Chronic injuries, chronic pain, and joint stiffness can make a person feel like they are always going to be limited in the types of activities they can participate in. Dr. Schade and her staff at Austin Active Life, using the Graston Technique, have had remarkable success turning “I used Continue Reading
The Graston Technique was developed by David Graston. In 1987, David suffered a serious knee injury from an accident. After surgery where his knee was reconstructed, he was left with little mobility. To help his condition, he began cross friction massage which fatigued his hands. In turn, he invented the 6 stainless steel instruments that Continue Reading
The Graston Technique is a hands-on soft tissue mobilization therapy. The technique uses various sized and shaped stainless steel tools. The clinician rubs the skin above the injured area to cause a bit of micro-trauma to the area underneath. What this does is cause heat and blood flow to the injured area which is really Continue Reading
A manual technique used to break down scar tissue that is usually, but not always caused by strained muscles, pulled ligaments, tendons and fascia, Graston Technique is touted by everyday people and major athletes alike as a successful method for the road to recovery. When receiving the Graston Technique, the clinician uses a stainless steel Continue Reading
Although developed to treat sports injuries, the Graston Technique treats all types of injuries and ailments no matter what the cause. Examples range from, but are not limited to: sports injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, issues with the spine and plantar fasciitis. Graston Technique uses six stainless steel instruments of specific shapes and sizes. The instruments Continue Reading
Patients who have used the Graston Technique have been amazed with the outcome. And we are talking patients from all walks of life-from your everyday office worker to Olympic champions. Physical therapists call this technique a “slam dunk” and one with a” very functional outcome!” Graston Technique was developed by athletes. It uses a versatile Continue Reading
If you are suffering from a sports related injury, Graston Technique may be the answer for you. The Graston Technique is an effective rehabilitation method of treating pain and injuries. Graston Technique involves the use of 6 stainless steel instruments of specific shapes and sizes that are rubbed on the skin over the affected area. Continue Reading
The Graston Technique is an effective rehabilitation method of treating pain and injuries. The method involves the use of 6 stainless steel instruments of specific shapes and sizes that are rubbed on the skin over the affected area. The instrument finds the inflamed areas underneath and with the pressure of its application, breaks down and Continue Reading
Dr. Cynthia Schade is the owner of Austin Active Life. A true believer in holistic natural healing, she graduated from the Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1985-a leading institute in the chiropractic care field. Dr. Schade’s goal is not only to treat the problem area of her patients, but to treat the entire body as Continue Reading
We here at Austin Active Life know that these types of accidents happen every day. If you’re lucky, you come out unscathed. But if you are not so lucky, you may need treatment for injuries sustained. An important thing to note is that sometimes it can take months, even up to almost a year to Continue Reading