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Instrument Assisted    Soft Tissue Mobilization

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Break Down Restrictions. Restore Mobility. Speed Healing.

At Fortify Chiropractic and Sports Rehab, we use Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to help you move better, recover faster, and perform at your best. Whether you’re dealing with chronic tightness, sports injuries, or scar tissue after surgery, IASTM is a targeted approach to restoring healthy, pain-free movement.

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What Is Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization?

IASTM is a manual therapy technique that uses specially designed instruments to detect and treat areas of soft tissue dysfunction. By applying controlled pressure with these tools, we can:

  • Break down fascial restrictions and scar tissue

  • Stimulate local circulation

  • Improve mobility in muscles and fascia

  • Reduce pain and inflammation

Unlike general massage, IASTM is highly focused and clinically driven to address specific restrictions in your soft tissue that limit performance or cause pain.

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Conditions Treated with IASTM

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization is effective for:

  • Muscle strains and sprains

  • Tendonitis and tendinopathies

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Shin splints

  • IT band syndrome

  • Rotator cuff injuries

  • Neck and back stiffness

  • Post-surgical or injury-related scar tissue

  • Chronic overuse injuries

It’s an ideal therapy for athletes, active individuals, or anyone looking to overcome stubborn soft tissue problems.

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Benefits of IASTM

Patients often notice rapid improvements in both how they feel and move. Benefits include:

  • Decreased muscle tension and pain

  • Improved range of motion and flexibility

  • Breakdown of scar tissue and adhesions

  • Enhanced healing and recovery

  • Reduced inflammation

  • Improved functional movement and performance

When combined with chiropractic adjustments, corrective exercises, and other manual therapies, IASTM helps you achieve lasting results.

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Our Approach to Soft Tissue Care

At Fortify Chiropractic, we don’t just treat symptoms—we identify and address the root causes of your pain and movement limitations. Our providers use evidence-based IASTM techniques, integrated with:

  • Chiropractic adjustments

  • Dry needling

  • Myofascial release

  • Corrective exercise

Your care plan is always tailored to your unique goals, activity level, and condition.

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Why Choose Fortify Chiropractic?

Serving South Riding, Aldie, and Chantilly, Fortify Chiropractic and Sports Rehab is dedicated to helping you move, perform, and feel your best. We specialize in sports chiropractic care and functional rehabilitation designed to get you back to the activities you love—stronger and healthier than before.

Our hands-on, patient-centered approach ensures you get the most effective, individualized care possible.

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Book Your Appointment Today

Ready to experience the benefits of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization? Let’s help you move better, feel better, and recover faster.

Serving South Riding, Aldie & Chantilly
Call us at (703) 755-0545 or book online today.

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