Break down scar tissue and restore healthy movement patterns.
What Is IASTM?
A skilled intervention that includes the use of specialized tools to manipulate the skin, myofascia, muscles, and tendons by various direct compressive stroke techniques. The instruments effectively break down fascial restrictions and scar tissue. Generally used for inflamed tendons, muscle tightness, muscle pain, and trigger point pain.
Common Uses for IASTM
Using specialized stainless steel instruments, your practitioner glides along the affected tissue to detect and treat areas of restriction. Some mild redness or soreness afterward is normal as the body responds to the treatment and begins the healing process.
- Tendinitis and other overuse tendon injuries
- Plantar fasciitis and IT band syndrome
- Post-surgical or old scar tissue limiting movement
- Chronic muscle tightness and trigger point pain
Frequently Asked Questions
The IASTM that AIT perform does not leave bruising. If the patient has sensitive skin, AIT will make a clinical decision to perform an appropriate technique that does not leave bruising.
Graston is one brand of instrument assisted soft tissue tool. IASTM is the broader category of technique, and AIT uses specialized instruments to achieve the same goal: breaking down fascial restriction and scar tissue.
It depends on how longstanding the restriction is. Many patients see improvement within a handful of sessions, particularly when IASTM is paired with other manual therapies.
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Break Through Chronic Tightness and Scar Tissue
If old scar tissue or stubborn muscle tightness is limiting your movement, IASTM may help release what other treatments haven’t reached.
Why San Angelo trusts AIT:
Specialized stainless steel instruments
Targets fascia, muscle, and tendon restrictions directly
Often paired with dry needling or manual therapy
Personalized treatment plan for your specific injury