In the last week I've heard 2 people mention Graston Technique for their ailments.
They're running special bars over the booboo's and owies.

I guess if you're the patient it totally sucks but is worth it.
Like it hurts so good?

What's this all about Yo!

Graston is a "tool assisted massage technique". Various shapes of steel are used to help smooth out fascia and muscle issues. Practioners must use "Graston" tools....they cost $300 - 700 depending upon whether you get a student discount or not. There are three modules of instruction, followed by an examination. All around the fee of $2000.

Through centuries, a technique call "Spooning" used.....spoons to do the same work. Gua Sha is an Asia form of the same thing.

Much like ART is to "active pin and stretch"", Graston is a well manufactured, packaged, monitored, and popular modality that closely (if not is identical) to other traditional forms of massage work. Like any "system" its only as good as the practitioner. I am aware people have had great experiences with it.....I've also seen the aftermath following not so good treatments from other practioners. They took lots of time to heal.

Dr Greg