Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) In Falls Church

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. The technique used at this Falls Church chiropractic clinic utilizes specially designed stainless-steel instruments to detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. IASTM is very effective at breaking down scar tissue and restrictions within the soft tissue which may have developed because of immobilization, trauma, surgery, repeated strain, or other mechanisms, allowing full functional restoration to occur.

How is IASTM performed In Falls Church?

Using a cross-friction massage, which involves rubbing against the scar tissue, the practitioner re-introduces small amounts of trauma to the affected area. In some cases, the process temporarily causes inflammation in the area, which in turn increases the rate and amount of blood flow into the treated area. The theory indicates this process helps initiate and promote the healing process of the affected soft tissues.

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