What is instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization also known as (IASTM). If you have an injury or illness, then Top Sugar Land Chiropractors physical therapy may benefit you to help you feel better or even move better than what you did before. This is why it is important to inform the doctor of any previous injuries or illnesses so they can treat you properly. Many physical therapists will often use multiple types of massages and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is one of those massages will get into detail with it in todayís blog. How does Top Sugar Land Chiropractors IASTM work? When your physical therapists uses IASTM there is a tool they use. The physical therapist will search for areas of fascial and muscle restrictions. The physical therapist will know because when the run the tool over them they will feel crumbly or craggy. When those restrictions are found in the fascia then your physical therapist can use the IASTM tool to scrape at them. What does the IASTM tool do when the physical therapist is scrapping at the fascial restrictions? When the tool is being scraped on your tissues it sparks the bodyís natural inflammatory response. This is when the body works to reabsorb any of the excess scar tissue that has been causing the restrictions. Then you therapist can stretch adhesions of the scar tissue. This will then help you by improving the overall pain free mobility. One thing about IASTM is that it is not for every patient and circumstance. The following conditions I am about to list below actually respond well to IASTM are as follows.
1. Pain with motion
2. Any loss of range of motion (ROM)
3. Having limited mobility
4. Having excessive scar tissue formation
5. Decreased muscle recruitment
Now I am about to list some injuries and medical conditions that Top Sugar Land Chiropractors IASTM can also help if you decide you want this technique.
1. Scar tissue from surgery or trauma
2. Ligament sprains
3. Tendonitis and tendinopathy
4. Myofascial pain
5. Musculoskeletal imbalance
6. Plantar fasciitis
So, what exactly can you expect when receiving IASTM? Your physical therapists will expose the body part that needs to be worked on. The tool they use is Top Sugar Land Chiropractors ergonomically shaped metal that is used over your skin. Usually, the therapists starts off gently because they are looking at the area around your injury with the tool. Yes, it is normal for you to start feeling gentle scrapping sensations and you may also feel a gritty sensation as the tool is being passed over tight areas of the fascia. The therapist will then focus on the area that needs more work so they may scrape the tool mor vigorously. Yes, you may feel some discomfort but if it is discomfort you cannot tolerate then inform your physical therapist about it. After the session is done, they may have you do some stretches or perform active motions to improve your mobility. It is good if they do because then this can help keep the scar tissue or fascia restrictions from reforming.
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