what is gua sha
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a technique that uses specialized tools to treat the skin, fascia, muscles, and tendons. Evolved from Gua Sha, a method used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for more than 4,000 years, both techniques use instruments with smooth edges applied to the skin in repeated strokes to break down fascial restrictions and scar tissue to restore range of motion and decrease pain within the body.
These conditions can all be treated with IASTM/Gua Sha along with many other conditions. Individuals of all ages can benefit from this technique!
what it treats
- Ankle Pain (Achilles Tendinosis/itis)
Wrist Pain (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
Neck Pain (Cervical Sprain/Strain)
Fibromyalgia
Hamstring Injuries
Hip Pain
IT Band (Iliotibial Band)
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylosis/itis)
Back Pain (Lumbar Sprain/Strain)
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylosis/itis)
Knee Pain (Patellofemoral Disorders)
Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff Tendinosis/itis)
Scar Tissue
Trigger Finger
Women’s Health (Post- Mastectomy and Caesarean Scarring)
- Ankle Pain (Achilles Tendinosis/itis)
Wrist Pain (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
Neck Pain (Cervical Sprain/Strain)
Fibromyalgia
Hamstring Injuries
Hip Pain
IT Band (Iliotibial Band)
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylosis/itis)
Back Pain (Lumbar Sprain/Strain)
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylosis/itis)
Knee Pain (Patellofemoral Disorders)
Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
Shoulder Pain (Rotator Cuff Tendinosis/itis)
Scar Tissue
Trigger Finger
Women’s Health (Post- Mastectomy and Caesarean Scarring)
Traction/Flexion Distraction
Traction and Flexion Distraction are two of our newest services at AHN. These are decompression therapies that take pressure off of the spine and the discs, allowing the nerves that come out of them to function properly. This form of therapy helps relieve pain, increase range of motion and can greatly reduce radicular symptoms (pain going down your arm or leg). Many patients can stay away from more invasive treatments like injections or surgery with a combination of chiropractic and traction. Our patients at AHN are loving our new table!
what it treats
Herniated discs
Disc bulges
Sciatica
Headaches
Pinched nerves
Cervical radiculopathy
Degenerative disc disease
Low back pain
Pain down the leg
Pain down the arm
Herniated discs
Disc bulges
Sciatica
Headaches
Pinched nerves
Cervical radiculopathy
Degenerative disc disease
Headaches
Low back pain
Pain down the leg
Pain down the arm
