IASTM - Muscle Scrapping

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), commonly referred to as muscle scraping, is a technique that uses specialized tools to break up adhesions, stimulate blood flow, and promote healing in restricted or overused tissues.

At Elevate, we use IASTM to target areas of stiffness, chronic tension, or scar tissue. By applying controlled pressure across the skin and underlying fascia, we help reduce muscular tightness and improve tissue quality.

But the true value of IASTM goes beyond just passive treatment—it’s how we combine it with movement that makes the biggest difference. This technique helps decrease the sensitivity of irritated or painful areas, creating a short-term window where muscles and joints move with less discomfort. We immediately follow that window with focused, goal-oriented exercises to retrain movement patterns and reinforce the gains made during treatment.

This approach not only improves mobility and reduces pain, but helps your body adapt and stay resilient long-term. IASTM is especially effective when integrated with adjustments, cupping, dry needling, and active rehab strategies.