Active release technique (ART) treats your body’s soft tissue by combining massage, stretching, and movement. Developed by Dr. P. Michael Leahy, a chiropractor, to treat soft tissue disorders in elite athletes, has since been used to treat millions.
ART identifies, isolates, and targets the affected area to break up scar tissue. This promotes blood flow and faster healing of injuries. Active Release Technique can be used to treat problems with your muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.
Some of the conditions that are treated with ART:
- headaches,
- plantar fasciitis,
- sciatica,
- shin splints,
- tennis elbow
ART works by breaking up adhesions, dense collections of scar tissue that form when muscles and/or connective tissues are injured. When this scar tissue develops between your muscles it limits motion, causing pain and stiffness in your muscles and joints.
Call NowWe use active release techniques during chiropractic appointments to restore proper movement to joints and treat pain. Being seen in our office at the first sign of pain can help prevent the development of scar tissue before it becomes a long-term problem.