Soft-Tissue Mobilization in Santa Monica

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a form of soft tissue mobilization that uses specialized instruments to identify and break down adhesions and manipulate skin, tendons, and muscles to address dysfunction and alleviate pain. These instruments are typically contoured, stainless steel items that can penetrate deeply into the tissue to provide treatment.

What Happens During IASTM?

During IASTM, your chiropractor will use these instruments, whose ergonomic design makes it possible to identify areas of dysfunction within the soft tissues of the body. Once they identify the desired treatment areas, your chiropractor will use these instruments to stimulate the body’s healing response to inflammation. As a result, this approach should facilitate healing, while relieving issues such as adhesions, in order to restore function and comfort in the affected area.

What Conditions Does IASTM Treat?

Here are a few of the conditions that often respond favorable to the application of IASTM:

  • Tendonitis
  • Carpal tunnel syndrom
  • Epidondylitis
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Neck pain
  • Myofascial Pain
  • Sprains
  • IT Band Syndrome
  • Shin Splints
  • Hip Pain
  • Bursitis
  • Back Pain
  • Trigger Finger

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As a chiropractic care specialist, Dr. Roy utilizes a combination of techniques that include traditional chiropractic
care and progressive methods like manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, shockwave therapy, and more.
In his services, Dr. Roy combines wellness and physical care to eliminate the need for painkillers and surgery.

Active Release Technique

ART combines therapeutic pressure with patient movements to deliver rapid relief of muscle pain and weakness. This technique can be customized to your individual treatment needs.

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Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care uses the focused manipulation of certain areas of the body in order to realign areas of the body that are causing pain or dysfunction.

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Functional Movement / SFMA

Functional movement therapy uses movement to address your condition and to maximize your functionality throughout your daily life.

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OTZ Tension Adjustment

OTZ Tension Adjustment is a proven, non-surgical method of diagnosing and successfully treating Frozen Shoulder Syndrome (FSS).

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Personalized Blood Flow Restriction

Personalized blood flow restriction rehabilitation training (PBFR) is a game-changing injury recovery therapy that is producing dramatically positive results.

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RockTape

Rocktape is an elastic therapeutic tape used for treating repetitive strain injuries and relieving pain by lifting the skin and allowing improved blood and lymph flow.

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Shockwave Therapy

Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)utilizes high energy acoustic waves to heal plantar fasciitis, chronic heel pain, heel spurs, achilles tendinopathy, various tendons and ligaments, even bones and muscles.

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Soft Tissue Mobilization

Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization uses specialized instruments to effectively break down fascial restrictions and scar tissue. The ergonomic design of these instruments provides the clinician with the ability to locate restrictions through sound waves.

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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy, known as PEMF, directs magnetic energy waves through the body to specific areas suffering from injury or illness. These waves deliver critical energy to cells that have been become depleted.

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Sports Medicine

Our goal is to help you recover from injuries, improve performance, and stay healthy. Our services include injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.

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Physiotherapy

At Dr. Roys clinic, we provide personalized physiotherapy services to enhance your strength, function, and well-being. Whether its pain management or rehabilitation, our experienced team is committed to supporting your health journey."

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