During an ART session, your chiropractor will feel the area and identify the location of the scar tissue. They’ll use the technique to isolate and target the area, manipulating it to break up the scar tissue and restore proper blood flow so the area can heal. By breaking up scar tissue, muscles and joints are able to glide and move freely again without pain and stiffness.
ART involves very precise pressure and can be very painful. If you have a low tolerance for pain then you’ll likely find a treatment session to be uncomfortable. It can work in as little as one session for some, though some people may need more than one.
ART offers many benefits for anyone who has pain and other symptoms caused by soft tissue injuries either from sports, overuse, or trauma. These include:
After graduating in 1984 from Chiropractic College, Dr. Michael Leahy grew increasingly dissatisfied with the slow and poor efficacy of traditional soft-tissue treatment methods. This lead him to work on developing the Active Release Technique which by 1988 was used by 20,000 health professionals.
Hundreds of ART-trained providers serve various NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and NCAA teams. Due to ART’s reputation and results, IRONMAN triathletes, Olympic athletes, PGA golfers and also amateur athletes from all over the globe now rely on ART for recovery and improving their performance.
It is our vision to empower individuals and families in our communities to restore and maintain optimum health. We know that clarity fuels momentum to health and that alignment within your mind, body, and purpose fosters human excellence.
