Active Release Technique

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What is Active Release Technique?

Have you been curious about Active Release Technique also known as ART? Rose from Mercer Island Sport and Spine lets you know all you need to about this amazing technique.

Who has experienced pain in their muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, fasciae or nerves?

While there are almost countless reasons for pain in these parts of the body, the main reason is due to overuse. Over-used muscles and soft tissues can change over time. Acute conditions (tears or pulls), micro-trauma to tissues (the accumulation of small tears), and hypoxia (not enough oxygen) can cause many painful side-effects. This includes headaches, back or shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, tennis elbow, and plantar fasciitis. 

Consequently, these conditions can create areas of scar tissue. Dense scar tissue can trap nerves and potentially causing numbness. Scar tissue will also hinder range of motion in joints which can cause pain or decreased strength in affected areas. When administered appropriately, Active Release Technique (ART) can greatly aid you by targeting and healing these strained areas. Here at Mercer Island and Woodinville Sport and Spine our providers regularly use Active Release Technique. Our patients see amazing results and decrease their pain. Read on to find out more about this great mobility and pain relief tool!

History of Active Release Technique

ART was originally developed and patented by P. Michael Leahy, DC, CCSP. As a practicing chiropractor his patients often were suffering from pain in their muscles and soft tissues. While treating them he could feel the dense scar tissue or tightness of muscles by hand. He developed ART from exploring how muscles, ligaments, tendons, fasciae and nerves responded to different methods of massage and tension. Consequently he was able to consistently help over 90% of his patients’ problems and pain.

Why Use Active Release Technique?

Most manual healthcare providers use some type of method to treat soft tissue problems. These include massage, electrical modalities, ultrasound, and trigger point. So, how is ART any different? The difference is in the provider. During an ART treatment tissue is shortened, contact tension is applied, and the tissue is then lengthened or moved slightly relative to the nearby tissue. Certified ART providers are incredibly knowledgeable in anatomy. The have also invested much time and effort in learning over 500 treatment protocols. In addition to learning how to “feel” for the texture, tension, and movement they also have learned where to apply direct tension using the specific movements or protocols.

What to Expect your first ART Treatment

No matter what, always consult the provider that you are comfortable with and knows your condition. Find a licensed and certified provider.  If you need help ART’s website is a great place to start. Similar to any other physical modality and muscle treatment you should always warm up from your treatment. This means going for a short walk, stretching, foam rolling, etc. If you are already a patient at Sport and Spine (Mercer Island or Woodinville) you should be very familiar with what we have prescribed for rehabilitation therapy and movement.

Communicate with your provider open and honestly. You should feel like a deep-tissue massage and seems like that “hurt so good” feeling. The provider finds areas of concern that may not be in the places you expected. They are trained to look up and down the chain to find the primary cause of the problem. They apply pressure then take the joint or muscle through it’s range of motion. This will be repeated a few times as they explore different directions and trigger points. For the most part they will do the movement for you but sometimes you may be asked to actively move some of your limbs. Most noteworthy is the before and after immediate results you regularly see after a brief treatment. Often our patients see progress over just a few treatments.

Just like any treatment it’s vital you explore what’s best for YOU and your condition. While some people may enjoy that type of sensation, others can feel like the treatment is “too rough.” Talk to a licensed professional and experience it yourself. Finally, no matter what-do your research and talk to your provider the entire time! Communication is key when it comes to effective healthcare.

All of our Docs are Active Release (ART) Certified! All ART providers are required to take continuing education courses to ensure they keep up with the latest knowledge and their skills stay sharp.

Read more on the Active Release Technique (ART) Website!

Want to experience it for yourself? Schedule an appointment at one of our locations today.

 

 

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