Muscle scraping is one of the most effective tools in our Performance Bodywork approach for breaking up stubborn adhesions, releasing scar tissue, and restoring healthy movement patterns. If you've seen athletes getting scraped down with a metal or ceramic tool and wondered what it's all about, here's what you need to know.
WHAT IS MUSCLE SCRAPING?
Muscle scraping, clinically known as Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization or IASTM, uses a specially designed tool to apply targeted pressure and friction along the skin and underlying tissue. This stimulates blood flow to the area, breaks up scar tissue and fascial restrictions, and triggers the body's natural healing response in tissues that have become chronically tight or restricted.
Unlike massage which works primarily through compression, muscle scraping works along the grain of the tissue, making it particularly effective for areas with dense scar tissue, chronic overuse injuries, or restricted fascia that just won't respond to traditional hands on work.
WHO IS MUSCLE
SCRAPING FOR?
WHAT DOES IT
FEEL LIKE?
Muscle scraping is a great fit for anyone dealing with chronic tightness or pain that hasn't responded to regular massage, scar tissue from old injuries or surgeries, tendon issues like plantar fasciitis or tennis elbow, restricted fascia limiting range of motion, or overuse injuries from repetitive training or desk work. Whether you're a competitive athlete managing wear and tear or someone dealing with a nagging issue that won't go away, muscle scraping can get to the root of what's holding you back.
Muscle scraping is a firm treatment and you will feel it, but it should never be unbearable. Most clients describe it as an intense but satisfying pressure, similar to deep tissue work. Some mild redness or temporary skin irritation is normal and fades quickly. Your therapist will always work within your comfort level and adjust pressure based on your feedback.
PERFORMANCE BODYWORK SESSIONS
Muscle scraping is a standard part of our Performance Bodywork approach, not an add-on or upcharge. When you book a Performance Bodywork session, your therapist will incorporate muscle scraping alongside whatever other techniques your body needs, all included at the same price.
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30 Minutes: $80
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60 Minutes: $120
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90 Minutes: $160
Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, scar tissue from an old injury, or stubborn restrictions that won't budge, our muscle scraping and Performance Bodywork will help you move better, feel stronger, and stay that way.
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