Many people think that a chiropractor only performs spinal adjustments. Although spinal adjustments are a foundation of chiropractic care, our teams at North Park Chiropractic Center and Havre de Grace Chiropractic Center are trained in many different types of treatments and therapy to help you deal with pain issues.

If you have been searching online for a “chiropractor near me,” we can help. Let’s take a look at one of the many types of treatment we offer at our Havre de Grace and Bel Air, MD, offices.

What Is the Graston Technique?

The Graston Technique is a type of chiropractic treatment that helps treat soft tissue conditions. While spinal adjustments deal with the bony structure of the spine, this technique helps alleviate pain associated with the soft tissues of the muscles and ligaments.

This is considered a manual type of treatment, in that the only equipment used is the doctor’s hands and some Graston tools. These tools are used directly on the skin.

How Is This Technique Performed?

Our chiropractor in Bel Air or our chiropractor in Havre de Grace will use these tools to gently glide over the skin of the affected area. The tool will help the chiropractor locate the areas of knotted muscle or scar tissue that need to be treated. Once the trigger points are located, the doctor will use either hands or other various tools to gently treat the affected tissue.

This gives the body the chance to grow new, healthy tissue that will not trigger pain signals.

What Are the Benefits of This Therapy?

Scar tissue and knotted muscles can often cause ongoing pain issues. Finding all-natural pain relief options can be challenging. However, it is imperative to your long-term health that you do not become dependent on pain medication to deal with these types of problems. Visiting the chiropractor is one way you can find pain management techniques that do not involve medication.

This technique not only provides pain relief but also helps to stretch restricted tissues, allowing for increased mobility. When mobility increases, all systems of the body will benefit. Many other pain issues can be dealt with when mobility is increased.

This technique is especially useful for patients who are recovering from injuries.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

If you would like to learn more about our services, or if you would like to schedule an appointment, please contact us at North Park Chiropractic Clinic located in Bel Air, MD, by calling 410-893-8339, or you can contact us at our Havre de Grace, MD, location by calling 410-939-4488.