Scraping Massage Therapy in New Berlin

Scraping Massage Therapy

Scraping massage therapy, also known as instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) or the Graston Technique, is a powerful treatment that breaks up scar tissue, releases fascial restrictions, and accelerates healing. At Ares Physical Therapy in New Berlin, we use scraping therapy to treat stubborn injuries, chronic pain, and mobility limitations that haven’t responded to traditional treatment.

What is Scraping Massage Therapy?

Scraping uses specialized instruments to detect and treat areas of soft tissue dysfunction. The controlled micro-trauma created by the technique stimulates your body’s natural healing response, breaking down adhesions and promoting tissue regeneration.

How Scraping Therapy Helps:

Breaks up scar tissue and adhesions
Improves blood flow and circulation
Reduces chronic inflammation
Restores range of motion
Accelerates injury recovery
Releases fascial restrictions
Improves muscle and tendon function

Conditions We Treat with Scraping Therapy:

Chronic tendonitis (Achilles, patellar, rotator cuff)
Plantar fasciitis
IT band syndrome
Tennis and golfer’s elbow
Shin splints
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Frozen shoulder
Chronic muscle strains
Post-surgical scar tissue
Myofascial pain syndrome

Our Approach:

At Ares Physical Therapy, scraping therapy isn’t used in isolation—it’s integrated into your complete treatment plan. Dr. Ngutse combines scraping with manual therapy, corrective exercise, and movement retraining to ensure lasting results, not just temporary relief.

What to Expect:

Targeted treatment to areas of dysfunction
Some discomfort during treatment (we work within your tolerance)
Possible temporary redness or bruising (normal healing response)
Immediate or gradual improvement in mobility and pain
Integration with your strength and movement training

Who Benefits from Scraping Therapy:

Athletes with chronic overuse injuries
Active adults dealing with stubborn tendonitis
Post-surgical patients with scar tissue limitations
Anyone who’s “tried everything” without relief
Runners, lifters, and crossfit athletes managing repetitive strain

If you’ve been dealing with chronic pain or stiffness that won’t go away, scraping therapy might be the missing piece. At Ares Physical Therapy, we use it strategically to get you back to training, competing, and moving pain-free.