Graston Technique^® is an innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. The technique utilizes specially designed stainless steel instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation.

Originally developed by athletes, Graston Technique^® is an interdisciplinary treatment used by more than 16,000 clinicians worldwide—including physical and occupational therapists, hand therapists, chiropractors, and athletic trainers.

GT is utilized at some 1,650 outpatient facilities and 55 industrial sites, by more than 250 professional and amateur sports organizations, and is part of the curriculum at 57 respected colleges and universities.

Dr. Gainan D.C. has attended both levels of Graston Technique training and is certified in it's use..  His advanced technique includes having a patient work through restricted ranges of motion while capturing and eliminating soft tissue restrictions using the Graston tool set.

Service with the Graston Technique® is conducted in association with a rehabilitation program designed to restore patients to their pre-injury level of activity by implementing a functional progression program, which focuses on imbalances throughout the kinetic chain. Flexibility, strengthening, and muscle re-education to provide optimal results within a minimal number of service sessions. 

The Graston Technique® is effective for the following conditions..

1. Tennis elbow
2. Golfer’s elbow
3. Rotator cuff tendonitis
4. Achilles tendonitis
5. Jumper's knee
6. Ankle sprains
7. Scar tissue
8. Carpal tunnel syndrome
9. Plantar Faciitis (heel pain)
10. ITB syndrome (outer hip and thigh pain)
11. Back and Neck Pain
12. Knee Sprains
13. Carpal Tunnel

Gainan Chiropractic     6960 Market St.     Boardman,Ohio 44512  Corner of Market St and Rockdale  1/2 mile north of Southern Park Mall

(330) 629-9476