Chiropractic treatment has greatly advanced over time, integrating different methods to deal with musculoskeletal problems and improve overall health. An increasingly popular technique is the Graston Instrument Technique (GIT). Invented by David Graston, a sports lover and businessman, GIT has become a common tool in numerous chiropractic clinics around the globe since the early 1990s. This article explores the core of the Graston Instrument Technique, including its approach, advantages, and significance in contemporary chiropractic treatment. The Graston Instrument Technique:The Graston Instrument Technique is a type of chiropractic treatment that involves using instruments to identify and address issues with soft tissues. This technique uses custom stainless steel tools to locate and alleviate scar tissue, fascial limitations, and adhesions in the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues of the body. Approach:
In a Graston Instrument Technique session, a chiropractor uses a specific emollient on the skin to decrease friction and improve the instruments’ efficacy. The professional carefully examines the impacted area, checking for any irregularities in the texture and movement of the tissue. When a problem area is found, the chiropractor uses the instrument to apply pressure and break up adhesions and scar tissue. This procedure triggers the body’s innate healing reaction, enhances blood circulation in the region, and enhances flexibility. • Pain reduction: GIT may help reduce chronic pain from soft tissue injuries, repetitive strain injuries, and disorders like tendonitis and plantar fasciitis by breaking down scar tissue and adhesions. • Non-Invasive approach: Unlike surgical procedures, GIT is a low-risk non-invasive therapeutic approach that may be used in addition to other chiropractic techniques. • Increased range of motion: By removing limitations in the soft tissues, GIT attempts to bring the afflicted area’s range of motion and flexibility back to normal. • Faster recovery: GIT may hasten the healing process for a variety of musculoskeletal disorders by increasing blood flow to the wounded tissues and encouraging the body’s natural healing processes.
 • Improved athletic performance: To treat soft tissue injuries and maximize performance, athletes frequently use the Graston Instrument Technique. Athletes may avoid injuries and reach their maximum potential by keeping their soft tissues in good condition. Function in contemporary Chiropractic therapy:The Graston Instrument Technique has become an important tool in contemporary Chiropractic therapy, helping to address soft tissue dysfunction and encourage whole-body recovery. GIT is frequently included by chiropractors into all-encompassing therapy regimens for ailments including tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, and neck discomfort, among others. Patients looking for non-invasive, natural remedies to musculoskeletal problems have come to like it because of its efficacy. In summary, the Graston Instrument Technique is a noteworthy development in the field of chiropractic treatment, providing a focused method for resolving soft tissue dysfunction and fostering the best possible musculoskeletal health. GIT has grown to be an essential tool in chiropractors’ toolkits all across the world because of its capacity to lessen pain, increase range of motion, and hasten healing. The Graston Instrument Technique is a notable example of the creative thinking that has propelled advancements in the field of chiropractic as it continues to change. Before treatment, irregular orientated and diminished amount of fibroblasts The treated appears to have increased cellularity and more regularly orientated elongated fibroblast

Understanding the journey of TRUE RECOVERY for neck and back pain We need to be more pro-active than re-active with our spinal health. Back and neck pain can have a mechanical origin with inflammatory components, it can be due to a sedentary lifestyle, poor posture, injury or it can even have a degenerative nature. No matter what the cause- we need to treat it accordingly. Chiropractic care can bring much pain relief, but my objective today is to address the muscular weakness and imbalance that is an additional cause of pain in 95% of my patients. I have written this blog to explain to patients in an easy-to-grasp way on practical ways to aid in their back recovery program. This is truly the answer if you are looking for more than just a quick fix for your back pain. 1. Stretch it out. Until pain is under a 3/10 pain scale. This forms part of the acute phase treatment protocol (or part of the initial phase of a chronic condition). 2. Start with light exercise. Ideally this will be done with a biokoneticist. Most bios also offer pilates group classes which are inexpensive and a wonderful tool to keep you ACCOUNTABLE. I have the gentle pilates YouTube links: start with beginners (even if you are fit) because Jessica Valant is a physical therapist that goes through the steps, such as breathing techniques and posture. 3. Start with some sort of cardiovascular exercise – depending on your condition and what is available to you: swimming, walking, running, cycling, rebound classes. The list goes on. This step needs to be easily accessible and a form of exercise that you can do three times each week. Start with shorter times and build your endurance. 4. Find out how to warm up, cool down from not only exercise, but also from your day! E.g. breathing 5. Make sure that your footwear is correct. Everything starts from the base up. This is an advice blog only and needs to be used in conjunction with personalised primary care with your primary health care provider, such as a chiro. Stay in good health and cease each opportunity to improve yourself! Facebook Instagram

The scoliosis patient may present with: – pain (painful back, shoulders, hips), – muscular imbalance, – postural imbalance, – instability that needs an exercise program, or – deformity that needs to be assessed. A doctor of chiropractic has the diagnostic tools to diagnose different types of scoliosis. Our main objective is to: diagnose, treat pain due to myofascial trigger points and help prevent/monitor the progression of the scoliosis, by means of a multidisciplinary approach. Spinal screenings for children, especially between the ages of 9 and 16 years is imperative if there is a family history of scoliosis. Incorporating chiropractic as part of your family medical care regimen could make all the difference in your child’s future. Facebook Instagram

Chiropractic Care for Adults With Pregnancy-Related Low Back, Pelvic Girdle Pain, or Combination Pain: A Systematic Review. It is common for women to experience Low back pain, pelvic girdle pain or a combination of both during pregnancy and post-partum. With up to 90% of women reporting that they had low back pain and of this, 30% experiencing it for the very first time. There is uncertainty to what causes the pain experienced, but it has been theorised that it may be due to weight gain, changes in hormone levels and altered biomechanics. A recent study by Carol AnnWeis, et al. (2020) the aim was to conduct a systematic review of the literature to assess the effectiveness of chiropractic care options commonly used for pregnancy-related low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, or a combination for both experienced practitioners and students of chiropractic. It was concluded that although there was a lack of evidence, many of the interventions have moderate or unclear but favourable outcomes. CASA (Chiropractic Association of South Africa) The full study can be read here; https://bit.ly/3lKZ6pO -RRS Education (2020).-Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2020) Facebook Instagram

The ‘BEFORE’ photo: Patient X has a prominent higher shoulder LEVEL on the LEFT. She is RIGHT handed. So this is an abnormal finding on observation as her dominant hand should rather have a slightly (about 1cm) higher shoulder level when compared to the left. Neck and shoulder pain. After 1st treatment the shoulder levels are more even and patient reported less pain. After second treatment harmony and balance is restored and there was even less pain reported. This is just a glance at one anatomical section and it should be noted that this was a small finding of a much larger picture Chiropractic adjustments have a physiological effect that can cause surrounding musculature to RELAX. This helps to: – RESTORE balance which IMPROVES posture, – restore motion, – DECREASE neck and shoulder pain, – decrease muscle weakness – REHABILITATE FUNCTION of a joint, joint complex and biokinetic chain. #chiropracticrocks #balance #harmony #painisnotnormal #weaknessisnotnormal #feelingunbalancedisnotnormal #liveoptimally #getitfixed #getadjusted Facebook Instagram

PROBLEM Many patients complain of knee, shoulder or other joint pain just prior to a cold front or during colder months and have recently asked me about this. Is this a painful superpower that arthritic patients have to estimate the arrival of a cold front is there science to it? SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION A cold front by definition is when the atmospheric pressure steadily decreases so that the cold, dry air can lift the warm moist air to effectively lower the temperature. This is why before I even feel a chill in the air, your painful joint could respond to this atmospheric pressure changes. When this happens, joint stability decreases due to the atmospheric/air pressure decrease. Atmospheric pressure is the primary external force that affects joint stability. When air pressure decreases, there is less air pressure that pushes against the body. This allows tissues to expand.  Expanded tissues can put pressure on joints and cause pain. SOLUTION Frequent chiropractic care.  This is a safe and natural treatment protocol which includes chiropractic adjustments, mobilisations and soft tissue work that will help combat and assist in reducing: stiffness, soreness and pain associated with joint and muscle pain. WHAT CAN WE DO AT HOME TO AID IN PAIN RELIEF IN BETWEEN CHIROPRACTIC SESSIONS? Above and beyond chiropractic treatment, there are other actions that you can take to take care of your body this winter:  Warm-up and stretch before and after outdoor activities Dress warmly when going outdoors Limit cold-weather exposure time Maintain an active lifestyle  Eating healthy foods Facebook Instagram