Recently I have been asked more and more about the soft tissue care I do here in the office. Here is a little introduction into that. The different instruments I use include a few different stainless steel options that I use for Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization as well as either some silicone or plastic cups for cupping. Thanks to Micheal Phelps and the 2008 Olympics most people have seen what static cupping can look like, however most of my cupping is done with some motion, either by the cup or by the soft tissue underneath. I personally am a FAKTR (Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehab)- certified provider, meaning I use their methods. Feel free to visit FAKTR to read yourself or take a peak of a few pieces I have included:

“What conditions can FAKTR treat?

FAKTR can treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including tendinopathy, sprains, strains, entrapment syndromes, fascial restrictions such as plantar fasciitis, ITB syndrome, myofascial pain syndromes, adhesive capsulitis, shin splints and post-surgical recovery.  This list of conditions that can be treated with FAKTR protocols are too numerous to list here!”