​ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE® (ART)
Considered the gold standard in soft tissue treatment Active Release Technique® or ART®  is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based technique that uses a hands-on approach to evaluate and treat muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia and nerves.
Using over 700 structure specific protocols, the clinician is able to evaluate the tightness, texture and overall movement of the patients soft tissue and then effectively treat the root cause.
Whether you live an active lifestyle, sit at the computer all day, or enjoy gardening you can benefit from ART®; many common ailments can be attributed to weak or tight soft tissue or overused muscles, some examples are:
  • Headaches
  • Sciatica
  • Neck/Back Pain
  • Whiplash injuries
  • Running injuries (Shin Splints, Runner’s Knee, etc)
  • Swimmer’s shoulder
  • Tendonitis/Tendonosis (Tennis &/Golfer’s Elbow, Achilles Tendonosis, etc.)
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Muscle pulls and strains/sprains
  • Plantar Fasciitis
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These conditions all have one important thing in common; they are often the result of overuse! Overuse conditions lead to soft tissue dysfunction in response to the following mechanisms:
  • Acute injury or trauma (tears, pulls, and bruises)
  • Accumulation of small injury or micro trauma (postural strains)
  • Not getting enough oxygen to the tissues (hypoxia)
Each of these factors can cause your body to produce tough, dense scar tissue in the affected area. This scar tissue binds up and ties down tissues that need to move freely. As scar tissue builds up, muscles become shorter and weaker, tension on tendons causes tendonitis, and nerves can become trapped. This can cause reduced range of motion, loss of strength, and pain. If a nerve is trapped you may also feel tingling, numbness, and weakness. Follow this link for more information on Active Release Technique®.