Released on: October 23, 2008, 8:21 am

Press Release Author: Dr. Emmett Hughes

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Graston Technique is a unique and exciting way to treat soft
tissue injuries. Employed by trainers in virtually every professional sport, there
have been some amazing results using this technique. Dr. Emmett Hughes is the only
certified Graston(r) technique practitioner in the Huntington area.

Press Release Body: Graston Technique Makes New Strides in Treating Pain
Dr. Emmett J. Hughes, owner and clinical director of Huntington Health and Healing
Center has been using Graston(r) technique for the past four years. Injuries
previously thought to be refractory to treatment have been responding very well to
Graston(r) technique. Scar tissue, tendonitis and tendonosis, muscle strains,
ligament sprain, and adhesions all heal faster with the use of Graston(r) technique.

Graston(r) technique involves using six stainless steel instruments developed
specifically for soft tissue treatments. They are shaped for treating various body
parts and areas, as well as for specific conditions. The have a unique shape and
have beveled edges on the treatment surfaces.

The results are truly amazing. Most of the major professional sports teams have
been using this technique for the past few years with much success. Not only do
athletes benefit from the technique, but many in the general population have
experienced this remarkable breakthrough.

The way that Graston(r) technique works is that the mechanical pressure applied using
the instruments stimulates fibroblasts, the cells that make collagen to make new
collagen. This not only breaks up the scar tissue and adhesions in the injured
area, but also re-models the tissue. Additionally, it stimulates blood flow to the
area and opens up microvasculature in the tissue, speeding up the healing process.

Due to the shape of the instruments, the treatment tends to be much deeper and
well-tolerated than other soft tissue treatments. This allows healing to start much
sooner following surgery, sprains and strains, as well as muscle spasms and trigger
point therapy.

While Graston(r) technique doesn't replace other techniques, such as manipulation,
massage therapy, or acupuncture, it has truly revolutionized the treatment of soft
tissue. When in the hands of an experienced practitioner, there are some amazing
results with this exciting new technique.

Dr. Hughes is the only certified Graston(r) technique practitioner in the Huntington
area and has traveled as far away as South America to treat athletes using this
technique.


Web Site: http://www.huntingtonhealthandhealing.com

Contact Details: Dr. Emmett Hughes
775 Park Avenue
Suite 118
Huntington, NY 11743
631-673-6400
631-673-6401
drhughes@huntingtonhealthandhealing.com