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Active Release Technique® (A.R.T®) FAQs

ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE

WHAT IS IT?

Problems in a muscle 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.

 

Whether you’ve got a minor strain or a complex injury, A.R.T® gets you back to work and play faster and more effectively than conventional therapy methods. Most problems are resolved in five or fewer treatments. Meaning you spend less time in waiting rooms and doctor’s offices, and more time living your life!

 

Through A.R.T®, millions have discovered that they do not have to “just live with” pain or restricted movement, or endure tedious treatment regimens for a chance at full recovery. From tweaking your back, to overuse injuries, even injuries “requiring” surgery, A.R.T® treatments can help!

 

CONDITIONS TREATED:

  • Sprains & Strains,

  • Repetitive Stress or Overuse Injuries,

  • Migraines and/or Headaches,

  • Jaw locking (Jaw Pain),

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,

  • Golf or Tennis elbow,

  • Sciatica,

  • Plantar Fasciitis,

  • If a nerve is trapped you may also feel,

    • Tingling, numbness, or weakness. 

 

These are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with A.R.T®!

ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE
HOW DOES IT WORK?

  • DIAGNOSE:

    • ​A.R.T® Certified Providers™ utilize a hands-on diagnostic process, palpating affected areas in order to pinpoint the damaged and inflamed tissue. (Don’t worry, “palpating” just means the Certified Provider uses touch to feel and diagnose the root cause of the injury or disorder.)​

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  • RELEASE MUSCLES:

    • ​ART treatment works by releasing muscles, ligaments, tendons, and fascia that no longer function properly due to overuse or injury.

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  • RELIEVE PAIN:

    • ​Once the issue is located, the treatment proceeds to specific patient movements and practitioner touch to release adhesions and relieve pain.

​Research Article: How A.R.T® Works.

ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FOR MY FIRST VISIT?

After treatment sessions many patients experience dramatic reduction in pain and increase in range of motion after their first treatment. 

 

Your first visit will likely begin with your medical history and background, followed by questions concerning the specific problem you’re experiencing. 

 

These questions may include,

  • Where your condition or pain is located?

  • What may have caused it?

  • What motion(s) aggravate it? and lots more! 

 

From there, the provider will move to the hands-on diagnostic process and palpate the described areas to pinpoint the root problem. 

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Once the root is identified, specific A.R.T® protocols will be used to repair and restore the damaged tissue. This process may be repeated a few times depending on the number of affected areas and severity of pain.

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