Graston Technique or Deep Tissue Therapy

graston 1At Alternative Health & Pain Center Dr. Richard Novak specializes in the Graston Technique®. Dr. Novak has been certified in the Graston Technique for over 10 Years. This technique is effective for treating all soft tissue conditions, whether they are chronic or acute and post surgical. The Graston Technique® offers many advantages to the patient such as:

  • Decreases overall time of treatment
  • Fosters faster rehabilitation/recovery
  • Reduces need for anti-inflammatory medication
  • Resolves chronic conditions thought to be permanent
 

Graston Techniques

The Graston Technique® (GT) Instruments, while enhancing the clinician's ability to detect fascial adhesions and restrictions, have been clinically proven to achieve quicker and better outcomes in treating both acute and chronic conditions, including:

  • Cervical sprain/strain (neck pain)
  • Lumbar sprain/strain (back pain)
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (wrist pain)
  • Plantar Fasciitis (foot pain)
  • Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
  • Medial Epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)
  • Rotator Cuff Tendinitis (shoulder pain)
  • Patellofemoral Disorders (knee pain)
  • Achilles Tendinitis (ankle pain)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Scar Tissue
  • Trigger Finger
  • Shin Splints

Visit www.grastontechnique.com for more information.

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What Our Customers Say

"Friendly, accommodating, informative:  adjectives I would use to describe Dr. Novak and his staff.  I am impressed with the time and care I am given, as well as the vast array of knowledge that Dr. Novak possesses.  He is a doctor, treating the body, but also an educator, teaching me about what I need to do to keep my body healthy.   It is with the utmost confidence that I recommend Dr. Novak at the Alternative Health & Pain Center for your medical needs." 

Sandy C.