Active Release Technique (ART)
What is ART?
Active Release Technique (ART) is a hands on, non-invasive treatment that helps locate and treat problems with muscles, tendons, fascia (connective tissue), ligaments, and nerves.
Those affected by musculoskeletal conditions can benefit from ART. Musculoskeletal conditions are often the result of muscular overuse, muscle spasms, scar tissue build up, and loss of function of the structure.
ART involves the practitioner putting pressure on the injured area and maintaining contact while the patient actively moves the affected structure. This treatment helps release muscle adhesions/scar tissue that could be causing pain, decreasing flexibility and range of motion, and/or causing nerve entrapment.
Benefits of Active Release Technique
Active Release Technique Can Help
Many people can benefit from Active Release Technique treatments, including but not limited to those struggling with the following complaints.
Tendinitis/tendinosis (i.e., golfer's and tennis elbow)
Sprains/strains
Micro traumas
(small tears)
Post-surgery soft tissue effects (i.e., surgical scars)
Sciatica
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Plantar fasciitis
Shin splints
The SpineFit Method
At SpineFit Chiropractic, we provide Active Release Technique, along with other muscle treatment services and Functional Movement Rehab, in combination with our chiropractic adjustments to help chiropractic results hold longer and improve overall functionality to keep you moving.