Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization treatment

Seeking Relief from Chronic Pain?

You should learn about IASTM!

Do you struggle with ongoing back or neck discomfort or have you recently experienced a sprain or strain? You know how much pain and limitations these issues can cause in daily life. Whether your pain is new or has persisted for some time, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization can help ease your discomfort and provide additional healing benefits.

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At APEX Physical Therapy, our skilled physical therapists utilize instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) to treat both acute and chronic pain conditions. Often, pain arises from a combination of factors impacting each other. Luckily, our team understands how the body’s systems work together and knows how to use the right tools to help you achieve lasting relief.

Using specialized plastic or stainless steel instruments, our therapists gently scrape the skin to boost blood flow to the painful area and surrounding tissues. This process helps reduce inflammation and promotes healing of the affected soft tissues.

For instance, if you experience neck or back pain, tightness and restrictions often develop in the soft tissues around your spine. IASTM can ease that tension, reduce your pain, improve your movement, and help you feel better overall.

Reach out to one of our compassionate therapists today to discover how IASTM can be part of your path to pain relief.

What is Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)?

IASTM is a cutting-edge method used by our physical therapists at APEX Physical Therapy to effectively address scar tissue, fascial tightness, and limited range of motion that contribute to pain.

This technique employs specially crafted stainless steel or plastic tools designed to locate and treat areas with soft tissue restrictions, tension, or chronic inflammation.

Before treatment, a lotion or cream is applied to the skin to allow smooth gliding of the instrument and gently stretch and relax muscles. IASTM breaks down adhesions and encourages blood flow to the injured site, helping your body heal naturally.

This treatment requires the skill and experience of a trained therapist who adjusts pressure and speed based on your unique needs. When performed by a knowledgeable professional, IASTM is comfortable and should not cause bruising.

Contact us today to request an appointment and find out if IASTM is right for you!

Benefits of IASTM at Our Brighton & Farmington Hills, MI Physical Therapy Clinics

At APEX Physical Therapy, our caring therapists identify the root cause of your pain and work with you to restore mobility and ease discomfort using IASTM.

If you suffer from any of the following, IASTM may help you regain function and reduce pain:

  • Back and neck pain
  • Muscle strains (like hamstring strains)
  • Tendinopathies (including tennis elbow, runner’s knee, Achilles tendinitis)
  • Shin splints and plantar fasciitis
  • Sprains and strains
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Myofascial pain and restrictions (such as IT band syndrome, trigger finger)
  • Post-surgical and traumatic scar tissue

Talk with one of our experienced therapists at APEX Physical Therapy to see if IASTM is right for your recovery.