Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) Tools – What Are The Differences Between Them?

Janki KotakMuscle Scraping, Tools1 Comment

Sidekick IASTM Tools

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) tools vary in technique, shape, size, and material. Your Chiropractor will normally use an IASTM tool if you have limited motion, pain during motion, motor control issues, and muscle recruitment issues. Instruments are made up of different materials, have different shapes, and are used for a variety of reasons. Here is a list of different types instruments: … Read More

Muscle Scraping: Can It Improve Muscle Performance?

David J. SautterBenefits, Muscle Scraping, Performance4 Comments

In the constant quest for better muscle performance, athletes and gym goers are now turning towards a technique called muscle scraping. A direct manipulation of muscle tissue to improve blood flow and alleviate adhesions or knots, muscle scraping has been used for thousands of years, but only now is science revealing its potential benefits. Let’s take a look at what … Read More

The Evidence and Science Behind Gua Sha

Tracey RoizmanBenefits, Gua Sha, Muscle ScrapingLeave a Comment

Sidekick Echo Neck

Centered around a mysterious, invisible set of energy pathways and with techniques that baffle the Western mind, traditional Chinese medicine can seem esoteric, to say the least. In that regard, gua sha, the therapeutic method of scraping the skin to alleviate pain and improve health certainly doesn’t disappoint. An ancient and maybe one of the earliest known medical practices, gua … Read More

One Chiropractors Professional Recommendations for Muscle Soreness Relief

Tracey RoizmanGeneral Pain, Injury & Rehab, Muscle Scraping, TechniqueLeave a Comment

Working out is exhilarating and rewarding but exercise too much and your body will let you know. Sore, tender muscles after a long or intense workout can last for days, leading to misery and regret—the exact opposite of your exercise intentions. Here are a few ways to avoid or minimize post-exercise muscle soreness as well as speed up your recovery … Read More

Should I buy the Curve or Echo?

Hin LaiMuscle Scraping, Tools3 Comments

Curve and Echo image

As one of the most frequent questions we get from new customers, we wanted to breakdown the differences between the two so you can make an informed purchase. To clarify, both products are based on the same concept and applied the same way. They are both very effective and both come with a lubricant (one in balm form, and the … Read More

What Are Meridian Lines? And What Is Their Role in Gua Sha and Acupuncture?

Wayne BloemhofGua Sha, Muscle Scraping1 Comment

Many centuries ago Chinese philosophers and healers began to study the rich and complex natural phenomena of life. They carefully observed the environment around us, and also the human body. They noticed patterns in how nature’s energies flow, and also how all things are subject to universal laws. From these roots Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) grew into a comprehensive system, … Read More

What is IASTM and what are the benefits?

Nicole ClarkBenefits, Muscle ScrapingLeave a Comment

“Just a minute while I go get my scraper…” my colleague said to his patient. I thought about what might be going through his patient’s mind. What is a scraper? Will I have any skin left when he is done? Is it really as bad as it sounds? My colleague was referring to a small plastic device that was triangular … Read More