What benefits do our patients see with the Graston Technique? Using this technique, your chiropractor can help:

• Reduce your pain
• Increase your recovery time
• Treat conditions initially thought to be untreatable
• Reduce inflammation
• Break down scar tissue formed from trauma

The Graston Technique is a proven method that helps many people every day. It is completely safe, non-invasive, and can be used to treat a variety of different chiropractic conditions. If you or a loved could benefit from having a chiropractor in Bakersfield help you through the Graston Technique, contact us today!

Graston is a non-invasive technique that uses specially designed stainless steel instruments to help identify and treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. By using the Graston Technique the doctor is able to penetrate the tissue enough to affect change, yet be able to take into account the patient’s level of comfort and adjust accordingly.

As Graston is performed on the specific area it releases adhesions, breaks up scar tissue, and fascial restrictions allowing room for healthy tissue to grow. Once the scar tissue and restrictions are eliminated, range of motion will increase and associated pain will be diminished.

Aches and Pains

• Rotator Cuff Tendinosis/itis (shoulder pain)
• Lumbar Sprain/Strain (back pain)
• Cervical Sprain/Strain (neck pain)
• Plantar Fasciitis (foot pain)
• Fibromyalgia

Joint Pain

• Achilles Tendinosis/itis (ankle pain)
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (wrist pain)
• Patellofemoral Disorders (knee pain)
• Lateral Epicondylosis/itis (tennis elbow)
• Medial Epicondylitis/itis (golfer’s elbow)

Other Conditions

• Scar Tissue
• Shin Splints
• Trigger Finger
• Women’s Health (Post-Mastectomy and Caesarean Scarring)

Swedish Massage:

This massage therapy approach is a vigorous system of treatment designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation. Benefits of Swedish massage may include generalized relaxation, dissolution of scar tissue and improved circulation.

Pregnancy Massage:

These are specific massage techniques that have been shown to reduce pregnancy discomfort and to enhance the physiological and emotional well-being of both mother and baby. All massage therapists at Core Chiropractic + Wellness are prenatal certified.

Postpartum Massage:

Massage therapy can be given directly after birth and in the days following to help reduce backaches, stress, fatigue and even postpartum depression. 

Hot Stone Massage:

The use of heated stones on the back, hands and between the toes helps to alleviate pain and to relax the muscles. This is then followed by a traditional massage.

Deep Tissue Massage:

This type of massage is aimed at the deep tissue structures of the muscles and is focused to release chronic muscle tension or knots.