Understanding IASTM

IASTM is a procedure that is rapidly growing in popularity due to its effectiveness and efficiency while remaining non-invasive. IASTM is performed with ergonomically designed instruments that detect and treat fascial restrictions, encourage rapid localization and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis, chronic inflammation, or degeneration. The introduction of controlled micro-trauma to affected soft tissue structure causes the stimulation of a local inflammatory response. Micro-trauma initiates reabsorption of inappropriate fibrosis or excessive scar tissue and facilitates a cascade of healing activities resulting in remodeling of affected soft tissue structures. Adhesions within the soft tissue that may be a result of surgery, immobilization, repeated strain or other mechanisms, are broken down allowing full functional health and movement to occur.