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What is IASTM? Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

Specialized stainless-steel tools amplify your provider's hands and target chronic adhesions and scar tissue with precision.

December 20255 min readYour Health Now
IASTM instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization

IASTM uses ergonomic stainless-steel instruments to detect and treat soft tissue restrictions. The tools allow the provider to feel changes in tissue that fingers can't perceive and to deliver focused mechanical force without fatiguing the hands. The result is faster, more specific work.

What IASTM is good for

  • Chronic tendinopathies that have stalled.
  • Post-surgical scar tissue.
  • IT band and shin splint patterns.
  • Stubborn fascial restrictions.

What to expect after a session

Mild redness or pinpoint bruising in the treated area is normal and resolves within a few days. We typically pair IASTM with corrective exercise the same visit so the freed-up tissue gets retrained immediately.

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