Recover Sprains & Injuries with Active Release Technique!
How You May Benefit From Active Release Technique:
- Relieve pain from muscle, tendon, ligament, and nerve entrapments
- Reduce inflammation and swelling in injured areas
- Break down adhesions and scar tissue for smoother movement
- Restore normal muscle function and coordination
- Improve flexibility in muscles and connective tissues
- Increase range of motion and joint mobility
- Accelerate recovery from sprains, strains, and overuse injuries
- Enhance blood flow and nutrient delivery to injured tissues
- Improve athletic performance and prevent re-injury
- Support long-term musculoskeletal health and function
What Can Active Release Technique Treat?
Overuse, strain, sprain, or injury to soft tissues such as tendons, ligaments, muscles, and fascia may lead to the formation of scar tissue, adhesions, and restrictions. These tissue abnormalities cause pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, and muscle weakness.
Developed and patented by Dr. P. Michael Leahy, DC, CCSP, Active Release Technique (ART) aims to identify and address soft tissue injuries through precise manual manipulation. This technique may help a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:
How Active Release Technique Works
Active Release Technique is not like a massage. It can be uncomfortable as it works to release the tension of scarred tissue. The purpose is to eliminate the discomfort, pain, inflammation, or other problems caused by scarred tissue.
During the procedure, our chiropractor will feel the area with their hands and identify the tightness or any unusual muscle movement in the area that is bothering you. Once the problem is identified, our chiropractor focuses on the target area using a combination of manipulation and appropriate movements. This releases and stretches the soft tissue to break up any adhesions (dense collections of scar tissue formed when muscles and connective tissues are injured) contributing to your pain.
To learn more about Active Release Technique, contact us at (626) 740-3031 and start your healing journey now!
Active Release Technique FAQs
What specific types of soft tissue adhesions does Active Release Technique address?
ART targets adhesions between muscle layers, between muscles and nerves, and within individual muscle fibers. These restrictions develop from repetitive motion, acute trauma, or poor posture creating altered biomechanics we correct through precise protocols.
How does the chiropractor’s hand placement and movement differ from massage?
What repetitive strain conditions show particularly good response to ART?
How do you determine which muscle groups and movement patterns need ART treatment?
What certification process exists for Active Release Technique providers?
How does ART integrate with chiropractic adjustments for comprehensive care?
What specific home exercises complement ART treatments?
How quickly do patients typically experience functional improvement with ART?
