IASTM In North Haven
Our team of specialists uses instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). This is a manual form of physical therapy. Our physical therapists use special metal or plastic tools to gently scrape and move the skin to reduce pain and inflammation and promote healing.
IASTM is likely to be beneficial for you if you are living with a chronic or painful condition. We can help you learn more about this technique by scheduling an appointment with one of our physical therapists.
How can I find out if IASTM is right for me?
It is possible that you are wondering if IASTM might be right for your needs. IASTM can treat a wide range of conditions, including:
- Pain in the back
- Neck pain
- Hip pain
- Achilles tendonitis/Heel pain
- Myofascial pain, restrictions
- Muscle imbalances
- Rotator cuff tendonitis
- Patellar tendonitis
- Muscle strains
- Ligament sprains
- Shin splints
- Chronic joint swelling due to sprains/strains
- Bursitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Scarring from post-surgical or traumatic procedures
- Plantar fasciitis
- Trigger finger
- IT band syndrome
What can I expect from IASTM in North Haven?
It may seem strange to ask, “Why is it necessary to use tools in physical therapy?” Although manual therapy is done with the hands, there are many benefits to using instruments. These instruments can be used to effectively remove scar tissue and connective tissue restrictions. These instruments can also be used to aid physical therapists in finding and treating affected areas more accurately.
An IASTM-trained physical therapy therapist can use a variety of pressures and speeds to perform this particular technique. It will depend on your specific condition and needs. These pressures and speeds are used to either stimulate a contraction (also called turning a muscle on) or to inhibit it (also known as turning a muscle off).
A mild inflammatory response occurs when you apply pressure via IASTM to the affected muscles, ligaments, or tendons. Although it may seem counterintuitive at first, inflammation is a natural part of the body’s healing process. This allows you to recover faster and get back to your normal life.
It also helps to break down any adhesions and scars that may have developed due to an operation, repetitive injury, or immobilization. IASTM helps to break down these scars, allowing functional restoration to take place.
IASTM has been shown to be helpful with:
- Moving with pain
- Problems with muscle recruitment
- Limited motion
- Problems with motor control
How do I get started with IASTM in North Haven?
Are you experiencing any of the above symptoms? Do you feel pain? Do you find it difficult to do your daily tasks? IASTM might be right for you.
Call our office to make an appointment. One of our physical therapists will help you determine the best treatment plan. Do not suffer from life! Get physical therapy today!
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Nick Hall
“I came to barbell physical therapy with a quad injury as well as some nagging shoulder pain that I had spent years trying to get rid of with no luck. Unlike other physical therapists, Ryan didn’t just tell me to stop lifting. He understood how I wanted to train to provide me with rehab as well as general training advice and modifications that allowed me to get the most out of my training. Going in to physical therapy I was able to perform about 20-30% of the exercises that I wanted to as everything else caused too much pain or discomfort. After working with Ryan I am able to do anything I want in the gym pain free for the first time in years. I could not recommend Barbell Physical Therapy enough to any lifters struggling with injuries.”
Zachary Deutscher
“I went to see Ryan at Barbell Physical Therapy after I suffered a back injury. I work as a firefighter full time and knew that I wanted to get back to being able to work and not worry about if I would hurt my back again lifting tools or patients. The fact that Ryan focused on preparing me for not just lifting in the safest way possible but strengthening my back so that I could be in a poor position and still remain safe was very important for me. The fact that he helped me modify my lifting program to help me improve my strength at the same time as trying to get back to work was also a great help.”