Positive Action Rehab & Performance
IASTM in San Antonio
Our team of specialists uses instrument-assised soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). This is a manual form of physical therapy. Our physical therapists use special metal or plastic tools to gently scrape and move the skin to reduce pain and inflammation and promote healing.
IASTM is likely to be beneficial for you if you are living with a chronic or painful condition. We can help you learn more about this technique by scheduling an appointment with one of our physical therapists.
How Can I Find Out if IASTM is Right for Me?
It is possible that you are wondering if IASTM might be right for your needs. IASTM can treat a wide range of conditions, including:
- Pain in the back
- Neck pain
- Hip pain
- Achilles tendonitis/Heel pain
- Myofascial pain, restrictions
- Muscle imbalances
- Rotator cuff tendonitis
- Patellar tendonitis
- Muscle strains
- Ligament sprains
- Shin splints
- Chronic joint swelling due to sprains/strains
Bursitis - Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Scarring from post-surgical or traumatic procedures
- Plantar fasciitis
- Trigger finger
- IT band syndrome
What Can I Expect From IASTM in San Antonio?
It may seem strange to ask, “Why is it necessary to use tools in physical therapy?” Although manual therapy is done with the hands, there are many benefits to using instruments. These instruments can be used to effectively remove scar tissue and connective tissue restrictions. These instruments can also be used to aid physical therapists in finding and treating affected areas more accurately.
An IASTM-trained physical therapy therapist can use a variety of pressures and speeds to perform this particular technique. It will depend on your specific condition and needs. These pressures and speeds are used to either stimulate a contraction (also called turning a muscle on) or to inhibit it (also known as turning a muscle off).
A mild inflammatory response occurs when you apply pressure via IASTM to the affected muscles, ligaments, or tendons. Although it may seem counterintuitive at first, inflammation is a natural part of the body’s healing process. This allows you to recover faster and get back to your normal life.
It also helps to break down any adhesions and scars that may have developed due to an operation, repetitive injury or immobilization. IASTM helps to break down these scars, allowing functional restoration to take place.
IASTM is Helpful With
- Moving with pain
- Problems with muscle recruitment
- Limited motion
- Problems with motor control
How Do I Get Started With IASTM in San Antonio?
Are you experiencing any of the above symptoms? Do you feel pain? Do you find it difficult to do your daily tasks? IASTM might be right for you.
Call our office to make an appointment. One of our physical therapists will help you determine the best treatment plan. Do not suffer from life! Get physical therapy today!
Gabriela Losoya
Cannot say enough good things about this place. I went in with a knee injury and they immediately knew what the issue was and how to treat it. They are not like your normal PT business where you only spend a small amount of time with the actual doctor, here they spend and work with you for the full hour. I’ve been going for over a month now and feel great. I would recommend them a million times!
Jessica Morales
When I came to positive action, I couldn’t sit on a chair for no longer than 10-15 minutes. It’s been two months of physical therapy and I can now sit down for 40 minutes at a time with little pain. I still have a ways to go but I’m glad I have positive action by my side taking care of me!