At Daviess Community Hospital’s CORE Center, ASTYM® is part of our manual therapy toolkit to help people move with less pain and more confidence. The ASTYM system is a non-invasive rehabilitation approach that stimulates the body’s regenerative healing response, supporting the remodeling of soft tissues and the recovery of everyday function. Care is available in Washington and Odon, Indiana, and we welcome patients from Daviess County and across Southern Indiana.
Soft tissues—muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia—can become irritated or restricted after overuse, repetitive strain, surgery, or injury. These changes may feel like tightness, stiffness, or lingering pain that limits activity. ASTYM uses specialized, rounded instruments and precise therapist-applied strokes to identify and address restricted, irritated tissues and to encourage the body’s natural healing. The goal is to rejuvenate soft tissues so you can move more freely and return to the activities you enjoy.
ASTYM is used as part of a comprehensive physical therapy plan for many soft-tissue conditions, including:
Your physical therapist will determine if ASTYM fits your goals and diagnosis and will combine it with exercise, movement retraining, and self-care strategies for best results.
ASTYM is one option within a broader, individualized plan. Your therapist will explain how it fits with strengthening, mobility work, and activity progression.
Your visit starts with a focused exam and goal setting. We identify the movements and activities you want to get back to and screen for involved tissues and movement patterns.
During ASTYM, your therapist uses smooth, rounded instruments to glide over the skin with lotion, applying specific strokes to the involved areas. Most people describe sensations ranging from mild pressure to “good soreness.” Sessions are usually paired with exercise, mobility, and movement retraining to reinforce gains.
Visit frequency varies by condition and activity goals; many plans include ASTYM 1–2 times per week as part of a short, focused episode of care. Your therapist will outline a plan that fits your schedule.
You’ll receive simple, targeted exercises and activity guidance to maintain progress between visits.
Consider ASTYM if you have lingering soft-tissue pain, tightness, or limited motion that hasn’t improved with rest alone—or if scar tissue is restricting your movement after an injury or surgery. ASTYM is non-invasive and can be a helpful option even when symptoms have been present for months.
Not sure where to start? Call (812) 254-8889 and our team will help you decide if ASTYM and manual therapy are a good fit for your goals.
Call
(812) 254-8889 to schedule an evaluation or ask about referral requirements.
We serve patients from
Washington, Odon, Jasper, Vincennes, Loogootee, Petersburg, Bloomfield, and neighboring communities across
Southern Indiana.
Does ASTYM replace exercise?
No. ASTYM works best
with exercise and movement retraining. Manual therapy addresses soft-tissue
restrictions; exercise builds lasting strength and control.
Will ASTYM hurt?
Most people feel tolerable pressure or mild, short-lived soreness. Your
therapist will adjust technique to your comfort level.
How many treatments will I need?
It depends on your condition and goals. Your therapist will outline a plan
and expected timeline after your evaluation.
Is ASTYM safe after surgery?
ASTYM may be used to address scar tissue and restricted mobility
when appropriate and in line with your surgeon’s protocol. We will coordinate with
your provider as needed.
