Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)

IASTM is an optional add-on to a regular chiropractic treatment ($10 value)

IASTM addresses scar tissue, and fascial restrictions of the body. This non-invasive technique uses specially designed stainless-steel instruments to treat areas of tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. 

IASTM allows a clinician to get as deep into the tissue as necessary to invoke change, yet be sensitive to patient pain and tolerance. As the instruments are moved over the affected area and come in contact with the adhesions, this ultimately breaks up the scar tissue. In time, this process will reduce or eliminate the adhered fibers, restore range of motion and decrease the pain associated with it. It will assist in rebuilding your soft tissue into healthy functioning tissue.

While it is not the intent, bruising & soreness can occur during treatment. IASTM clinicians are trained to recognize these symptoms and adjust treatment intensity to minimize their occurrence, while realizing the benefits of the technique. IASTM does not need to be considered “painful” to be effective. 

Conditions in which IASTM can help treat:

• Achilles Tendinosis/itis

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Cervical Sprain/Strain (Neck Pain)

• Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) 

• Lumbar Sprain/Strain (Back Pain)

• Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow) 

• Patellofemoral Disorders (Knee Pain)

• Plantar Fasciitis (Foot Pain)

• Rotator Cuff Tendinosis/itis (Shoulder Pain) 

• Scar Tissue

• Shin Splints

• Trigger Finger

• Post-surgical adhesions