Soreness after a race or workout is quite common (or if you’re like me, it happens and you kind of like being sore because it means you worked hard!).
But you don’t want this soreness to limit your training or recovery. You can help your soft tissue structures heal faster and decrease your soreness
with some TLC to the structures. A massage by a licensed massage therapist is always an option. Another option
is instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. Our preferred instruments are Graston Technique tools. This evidence-based treatment can be performed by certain medical professionals who have undergone the certification course work. This can include physical therapists
and athletic trainers.

During a treatment session, your physical therapist will choose one of 6 stainless steel tools that are best contoured to your sore area to efficiently
target restrictions in your fascia and soft tissue
structures. This is also very effective in treating scar tissue because it helps to break
up the thick, irregular tissues that can limit range of motion, functional movements, or athletic activities. Some of the tools may look a little intimidating
or your therapist may have crazy names for the tools (the handle bar, the boomerang, the tongue depressor) but their shapes are specifically designed
to target certain body parts.

Are you worried it’s going to hurt?? Well; there may be some soreness as the tissues are mobilized but you’re tough so we know you can handle it! Want
to see it in action? Watch this video. Or call our clinic to try it out. Your soft tissue structures will be grateful and you can continue with your training!