The Graston Technique or IASTM (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization),
where specifically designed stainless steel tools are used to release the fascia,
breaking up adhesions and restoring normal function. This technique can be
effective for quickly reducing pain, improving mobility, breaking up scar tissue,
and relieving neural impingements. Although many PTs and other specialists may
use these types of tools in a way that may leave bruising and pain, I see more
effective results through the gentler use of the tools as a technique to assist
release and not cause tissue injury.