Plantar Fasciitis Scraping: A Guide For Optimal Relief

Kaitlyn FeldvariFoot Pain, Injury & Rehab, Muscle Scraping, Technique2 Comments

Jess O'Connell - Plantar Fasciitis Scraping Sidekick

If you suffer from plantar fasciitis pain, chances are you’ve already tried a variety of techniques, from self-massage to custom insoles. Whether you’re a professional athlete or simply incredibly active throughout the day, finding a repeatable solution for relief can seem like a never-ending quest. Fortunately, scraping is one of the most effective ways to help with plantar fasciitis pain … Read More

Shin Splint Scraping: Key Tips for a Quicker Recovery

Ariana Purificati FuneGua Sha, Muscle Scraping, Technique, ToolsLeave a Comment

If you’re feeling dull aches on the inside of your shin bone either before, during, or after a workout, chances are you are experiencing shin splints. Shin splints are a very common injury in running and jumping activities but knowing how to treat them is not so common.  Although shin splint pain feels like it resonates from the bone, muscle … 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

IASTM/Graston Vs. Deep Tissue Massage – How are they different?

Nicole ClarkGeneral Pain, Injury & Rehab, Muscle Scraping, TechniqueLeave a Comment

As a Chiropractor, I’ve known about the Graston technique for a long time, but over the last few years, other similar treatments and tools have started becoming popular. These include Gua Sha, Hawk Grips, the Echo Muscle Reliever etc. Whether we are referring to Graston, Gua Sha or any similar tool, these all fall under the IASTM umbrella and therefore … Read More

Gua Sha vs. Graston – What is the difference?

Janki KotakGua Sha, Muscle Scraping, Technique7 Comments

There are a variety of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Techniques in the world of rehabilitation and musculoskeletal care. The two very popular and different techniques are Gua Sha and Graston. The main idea for both these techniques is to heal the body by intentionally producing micro-traumas in specific regions to bring heat to the area. Although both tools are addressing … Read More