SASTM – Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Ham Lake
SASTM – Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Ham Lake, MN
At Exceptional Chiropractic, we use SASTM (Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) to locate and treat areas of soft tissue dysfunction that can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced performance. This instrument-assisted therapy breaks down scar tissue and fascial restrictions, helping your body heal and restoring full function to injured muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Who Can Benefit From SASTM?
If you are dealing with any of the following issues, SASTM may bring pain relief:
- Carpal tunnel
- Knee pain
- Tennis elbow
- Plantar fasciitis
- Shin splints
- Back pain
- Golfer’s elbow
- SI pain
- Trigger finger
- Ankle sprains
- Neck pain
- Turf toe
- Shoulder pain
- Hip pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Hamstring injury
- IT band syndrome
- Scars from surgery or trauma
- Musculoskeletal imbalances
What Can SASTM Do for Me?
- Restores function and reduces pain
- Reduces the need for surgical intervention
- Contributes to an overall reduction of health-related costs
- Allows individuals to stay on the job and keeps athletes active
How Does SASTM Work?
The SASTM method enables clinicians to locate and treat areas of soft tissue dysfunction using specially designed instruments that break down fascial restrictions and scar tissue. The design of these instruments allows the clinician to locate restrictions through sound waves, then treat the affected area with the appropriate amount of pressure.
Introducing controlled micro-trauma to the affected soft tissue stimulates a local inflammatory response. This micro-trauma starts the reabsorption of inappropriate fibrosis or excessive scar tissue and triggers a cascade of natural healing activity. The result is a remodeling of the affected soft tissue. Adhesions that may have developed from surgery, immobilization, repeated strain, or other causes are broken down, allowing full functional restoration to occur.
How Does Tissue Dysfunction Begin?
Repetitive motion produces an inflammation response that, over time, can result in chronic pain. This inflammation process can also produce scar tissue, which creates muscular imbalances and decreased performance.
Our office uses SASTM along with biomechanics testing, flexibility and strength training, and education to improve your biomechanics, so you can sustain lifelong fitness and reduce pain. SASTM is often combined with chiropractic adjustments and corrective exercises, and it is a valuable part of our sports injury treatment.
How Do I Get Started?
Call to set up an appointment with one of our chiropractors. If you are new to our office, the doctor will take your medical history and perform an examination at your first visit, then determine which area(s) of your body would benefit from SASTM and how many visits are recommended. If you are a current patient, your appointment will focus on where SASTM would benefit you most and the number of visits recommended.
SASTM FAQs
What is SASTM?
SASTM, or Sound Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, is an instrument-assisted therapy that uses sound to locate soft tissue restrictions and then breaks down scar tissue and fascial adhesions.
Does insurance cover SASTM?
We are in network with most major insurances. Coverage varies by individual plan.
How many SASTM treatments are needed?
The typical course of treatment is once or twice a week for two to four weeks, depending on each patient’s needs.
Does SASTM hurt?
Some patients feel mild discomfort or tenderness as restrictions are treated. Your clinician adjusts the pressure to keep treatment tolerable.
What conditions does SASTM treat?
SASTM can help carpal tunnel, tennis and golfer’s elbow, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, knee, hip, back, neck, and shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, IT band issues, ankle sprains, and surgical or trauma scars.
Can SASTM help me avoid surgery?
SASTM restores function and reduces pain, which can reduce the need for surgical intervention for many soft tissue problems.
Can athletes use SASTM?
Yes. SASTM helps keep athletes active by treating soft tissue injuries and improving biomechanics.
Schedule SASTM Therapy in Ham Lake
Ready to move freely again? Call Exceptional Chiropractic at (763) 208-5382 to find out if SASTM is right for you.
