Grand Street Wellness Center uses instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization as a manual treatment for chronic pain (IASTM). Our physical therapists use a plastic or metal tool to scrape the skin. As a result, you will be less uncomfortable. You will also notice a reduction in inflammation and healing for the condition causing you pain.

Set up an appointment with one of our licensed physical therapists today to learn more about how this technique can help you. Grand Street Wellness Center is excited to meet you and, more importantly, to help you get rid of your pain once and for all.

During this procedure, an IASTM-trained physical therapist will use specialized devices to break down connective tissue restrictions as well as scar tissue. Various speeds and pressures are used depending on your requirements. When IASTM is used to apply specific pressure levels to the afflicted muscles, tendons, or ligaments, a minor inflammatory response occurs. This inflammation promotes the body’s natural healing mechanism, allowing you to recover and get back to living your best life faster!

IASTM has been shown to assist with the following issues:

• Limited motion
• Motor control issues
• Pain with movement
• Muscle recruitment issues
  

If you are unsure whether IASTM is right for you, the best way to find out is to schedule an appointment with one of our representatives Grand Street Wellness Center. Furthermore, only a physical therapist can determine whether instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization is an appropriate treatment option for you. IASTM is useful in the treatment of conditions such as plantar fasciitis and carpal tunnel syndrome, but it is also useful in the following:

• Post-surgical and traumatic scars
• Heel pain/Achilles tendonitis
• Trigger finger
• Ligament sprains
• Shin splints
• Chronic joint swelling associated with sprains/strains
• Plantar fasciitis
• Muscle imbalances
• Rotator cuff tendonitis
• Patellar tendonitis
• Back pain
• IT band syndrome
• Muscle strains
• Bursitis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Myofascial pain and restrictions
• Neck pain
• Hip pain
• Tennis and golfer’s elbow
  

Do you want to find a long-term solution to your chronic pain? If this is the case, you are not alone, regardless of how many options you have exhausted.

With IASTM, you may be able to reclaim your enjoyment of life. So, make an appointment at our New York, NY physical therapy clinic to learn more. We can’t wait to show you the advantages of this incredible technology!