The Astym program helps healthcare providers get the most out of their practice by offering a certification in the safest and most effective treatment for musculoskeletal disorders along with clinical support, ongoing advanced education, and marketing assistance for their entire clinical career.

What is Astym certification?

The Astym program helps healthcare providers get the most out of their practice by offering a certification in the safest and most effective treatment for musculoskeletal disorders along with clinical support, ongoing advanced education, and marketing assistance for their entire clinical career.

What is Astym used for?

Astym is a tool used to break up scar tissue and damaged soft tissue to promote regeneration of healthy tissue to improve one’s function. Scar tissue can cause muscle tension, limited flexibility, and range of motion restrictions.

Is Astym therapy effective?

With over 10,000 independently recorded patient cases, Astym therapy resolves over 92% of patients across all conditions (even the toughest ones).

Is Astym the same as graston?

Astym (pronounced A-stym) is a similar treatment technique to Graston, though uses different tools and looks at the process through a slightly different approach.

Is graston same as Astym?

Is Astym treatment painful?

What should I expect for my Astym treatment? Astym usually takes about 10-15 minutes depending on the body part(s) being treated. If there is fibrotic tissue in the area being treated, it often feels bumpy or “crunchy” as the tool glides over the area and can sometimes be a bit uncomfortable.

Can you massage away scar tissue?

Massaging your scars is important. It keeps the tissue around the incision loose so it doesn’t “stick” to the tissue underneath. Wait until after your skin has healed before you start massaging your scar. Your skin will be healed when the edges of the scar are well closed with no gaps, and have no drainage.

How do you get rid of internal scar tissue naturally?

Lavender and olive oil

  1. Mix three drops of lavender essential oil into three tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil.
  2. Massage the mixture into the scarred area for about 5 minutes.
  3. Leave the oil in place for about 30 minutes.
  4. Rinse the area with warm water.
  5. Repeat this process a minimum of three times a day.

What is graston good for?

Combined with exercise, Graston® helps break up scar tissue or muscle “knots,” which increases range of motion of joints, helps facilitate and quicken the healing process, increases the strength of muscle fibers, and reduces pain.