Graston / IASTM | Sinar Treatments Midtown NYC

Graston IASTM Midtown NYC

Care that finds the pattern, not only the painful spot.

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization for tissue quality, glide, tendon load, and recurring restriction.

Dr. Ashley Narain evaluates how the spine, joints, fascia, training history, workstation, gait, and daily load are interacting. Treatment is selected for the person in front of her, not for a generic protocol.

The goal is to reduce pain, improve mobility, increase strength of irritated tissues, and restore physical function with a plan that fits real New York schedules.

Graston / IASTM care at Sinar Treatments

How Graston / IASTM works at Sinar

Instruments that find what hands can miss.

Graston Technique and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) use specially designed stainless-steel instruments to detect and treat areas of restriction in muscle, tendon, and fascia. The instruments let the provider feel adhesions and scar tissue the hands alone can miss, then work them with controlled pressure to restore glide and reduce pain.

At Sinar, IASTM is never used in isolation. Dr. Ashley pairs it with movement assessment, soft-tissue work, and rehabilitation so the change holds after the session — not just temporary relief on the table.

What you can expect

Your visit, step by step.

1Evaluation — history, orthopedic testing, and a movement screen to locate the restriction and what is driving it.
2Treatment — targeted IASTM over the affected tissue to break up adhesions and improve glide.
3Pairing — combined with adjustments, soft-tissue work, and kinesio taping when appropriate.
4Rehabilitation — exercises so the tissue keeps the new range and load capacity.
5Plan — a realistic visit rhythm and what to monitor between sessions.

Commonly helps & benefits

Commonly helps

✓Tendinopathy (Achilles, patellar, tennis or golfer’s elbow)
✓Plantar fascia pain
✓Chronic muscle tightness and scar tissue
✓Post-injury restriction and reduced range
✓Recurring restriction from training or desk load

Benefits

✓Improved tissue glide and mobility
✓Reduced pain and restriction
✓Better tendon load tolerance
✓Faster return to training
✓Lasting change when paired with rehab

What to expect

Evaluation

Symptoms, lifestyle, medical history, orthopedic and neurologic testing, and functional movement patterns.

Treatment

Chiropractic movement, soft tissue therapy, fascial work, taping, and rehabilitation guidance when appropriate.

Plan

A focused recommendation for visit rhythm, activity modification, and signals to monitor between appointments.

Related services

Continue the care path.

Frequently asked

Graston and IASTM FAQ

Common questions about Graston Technique and instrument-assisted soft tissue work at Sinar.

What is Graston Technique?

Graston is a form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. A clinician uses a stainless steel instrument along the muscle and fascia to find and treat restricted tissue that is limiting motion or referring pain.

Does Graston leave bruising?

Some redness in the treated area is normal and expected as blood flow increases. Significant bruising is not the goal, and treatment pressure is adjusted to your tolerance.

Is it painful?

It can feel intense over a restricted area, similar to a deep massage on a tight spot, and it eases as the tissue releases. Tell your provider what you are feeling — the pressure is adjustable.

What conditions is it used for?

It is typically used for soft-tissue restriction and scar tissue affecting movement — including chronic tightness, tendon-related pain and areas that have not responded to stretching alone.

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