What can I expect with Graston Technique treatment?
You can expect some discomfort in the area that is being worked on during the treatment. The reason for this is that the friction of the tool causes skin irritation. You can also except some tenderness the day after treatment. Bruising is another possibility following treatment. The degree of bruising depends on the person. People who bruise easier can expect bruising almost for sure, but those that don't bruise easily may only have the sensation of a mild bruise without the visual skin changes. Bruises that form as a result of treatment go away quicker then a typical bruise. This is because the capillaries that are damaged, and cause the bruise, are not normal healthy capillaries. They are fragile because they are not in normal healthy muscle tissue.

How many times does Graston Technique have to be done to see results?
I find that most people will see results within 3 visits. It is very difficult to estimate the number of treatment's necessary until you have had a treatment preformed. After the first session, we can assess your progress and I should be able to give a better idea of how many treatments it will take. The number one priority in treatment is to not make things worse. For this reason, the first treatment is quite light. Treatment gets more aggressive (with more time spent on a particular area and/or deeper pressure) for the second treatment. By the third session, treatment is as aggressive as if will get. The is another reason the third visit is a time where people see the most results. All that said, I have treated people with Graston Technique who have seen dramatic improvement with just one treatment. Since no one treatment is the magic answer for everyone, there are people who will not respond to this treatment.