09/03/2026
If you have a Graston session, you may leave with some redness or mild soreness, and that can look alarming if you do not know what it means. In most cases, it is a normal part of the process.
The Graston Technique uses smooth, stainless steel instruments that our doctors glide over the skin to find and work on soft tissue restrictions, like scar tissue or areas where tissue has become stuck and does not move well. The instruments let us feel and treat those spots with precision.
That work brings fresh blood flow to the area, which is often what causes the redness you see afterward. It is not the same as a random bruise. It usually means the tissue was worked and circulation increased, which is part of how the technique supports healing.
Mild soreness in the day or two after is also common, a bit like the day after a good workout. It typically eases on its own.
What you should not have is severe pain or heavy bruising, and if that happens, let our doctors know so we can adjust the pressure next time.