This is an affordable, high-quality stainless steel scraper that saves hands of therapist and brings relief to muscles and fascia.
IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) techniques work by producing a novel neural input, thus allowing a quick reset of movement patterns and relief from pain.
The therapeutic response occurs quickly, in 2-5 minutes, depending on the size of the target area.
The other benefit of the techniques is that it encourages an inflammatory process to start, which removes broken cells and replaces them with normal cells facilitating healing.
TOOLS
Stainless steel tools are the best option for Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue work (like Graston, ASTYM, Gua Sha). If you are serious about IASTM you should have at least one stainless steel tool.
If you are looking for a low-cost option, please consider our Jade, Bian Stone or Copper Gua Sha Tools by ValeoFM. Please refer to the description carefully for cons for those tools.
The feel, resonation, durability, and the weight of stainless steel tools are different from other instruments.
PRO. Usually, all stainless steel tools are quite slippery during a session, but NOT THIS ONE.
LUBRICANT
Keep it simple (for the most use cases). A rule of thumb is just using Albolene - a make-up remover which is available everywhere. We also encourage playing with different types of oils and lubricants, but Albolene is so simple and cheap, that it is a no-brainer choice to start.
