IASTM Treatment

Are you in search of a solution that brings relief from chronic pain and enhances your body's natural healing process? Look no further. At Trinity Chiropractic Center, we specialize in Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) treatment. Our personalized approach ensures that every patient receives care tailored to their specific needs. Don't wait, reach out to us today.

Effective Treatment for Muscle, Ligament, and Tendon Injuries

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a technique often used in physical therapy. IASTM works like a standard massage, but specialized instruments are used in place of a physical therapist’s hands. These instruments allow more direct treatment of the soft tissues involved with movement. The tissues include:

• Muscles
• Fascia, connective tissue that surrounds and separates muscles
• Ligaments, tissue that connects bones to other bones
• Tendons, tissue that connects muscles to bones

IASTM can involve broad or targeted treatments. The former would be used for large muscle groups, such as an injured back, the latter for an injury to a particular area. By using different tools, angles and pressures, your therapist can focus on a specific layer of soft tissue during treatment. Request a consultation from Trinity Chiropractic Center today.

What are the Benefits of IASTM Treatments?

Targeted IASTM treatments can have a number of benefits, such as:

• Faster pain relief
• Improved mobility
• Quicker rehabilitation and recovery 

IASTM focuses on specific areas to relieve stiffness and improve range of motion. This allows you to perform exercises recommended to strengthen the injured area, which promotes healing and can help restore normal function.

What Makes a Suitable Candidate for IASTM Treatments?

Anyone with soft-tissue pain, injuries, or conditions can benefit from IASTM. These often include athletes, warehouse workers, or others who perform a repeated motion many times per day. Some of the many conditions we can treat with IASTM include:

• Excessive scar tissue
• Forms of tendinitis or tendinopathy, including Achilles tendinitis, golfer’s and tennis elbow
• Muscle and ligament strains
• Running injuries, such as plantar fasciitis and iliotibial band syndrome (IT band) 

However, some patients are not good candidates for IASTM. If you have a degenerative joint condition, such as arthritis, IASTM may help relieve pain in the tissues surrounding the joint but not in the joint itself. In addition, anyone with the following conditions should not receive IASTM therapy:

• An active form of cancer
• Bone fracture
• Diabetic neuropathy, a type of nerve damage that can occur with diabetes
• Peripheral artery disease (PAD), a circulatory condition that reduces blood flow to the arms or legs 

How Long Do Treatments Take?

IASTM sessions typically last 8 to 15 minutes, 2 to 3 times a week. With most patients feeling pain relief with as few as 2 to 10 treatments. Most patients are released from active treatment after 6 weeks. A complete program targeting the function of the stabilization ligaments, tendons, and muscles is a vital part of IASTM. Exercise and adjunctive therapies can assist in rehabilitation of these structures. 

Our goal is to not only help heal the soft tissue, but to also enhance skeletal stabilizing structures of the area being addressed. Regular home exercise and periodic visits to our office will help in maintaining your muscle and ligament health and reduce the probability of reoccurrence. Call our team at Trinity Chiropractic Center if you have questions about IASTM sessions.

Let's Start Your Healing Journey Together

At Trinity Chiropractic Center, we're ready to help you start your healing journey. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or simply want to improve your overall health, we're here for you. Don't wait another day to start feeling better. With our fast response times, you can easily request a consultation online or via call.

Our competitive rates and special offers, including a $99 new patient consultation special and a 12% discount for veterans and high school athletes, make our services accessible to everyone. Fill out our new patient intake form to get started.

Plus, our family plans ensure that everyone in your household can benefit from our care. Dr. Branden R. Ramos, D.C., brings his extensive training and real-world experience to every patient interaction, ensuring you receive the highest quality care.