Active Release Technique: Is it right for you?
Active Release Technique (ART) is a manual therapy designed to address issues related to muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. By using targeted pressure and specific movements, ART helps to break down scar tissue, release muscle tightness, and improve overall function. Read on to learn if ART might be right for you.
Common conditions that benefit from Active Release Technique include:
Back Pain:
ART can help alleviate lower and upper back pain by releasing muscle tension and improving spinal alignment.
Neck Pain:
For those with stiffness or discomfort in the neck, ART can relieve tension in the muscles and connective tissues.
Shoulder Pain:
ART is effective for conditions like rotator cuff injuries and shoulder impingement by addressing tightness and dysfunction in the shoulder muscles and tendons.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
ART can reduce symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome by relieving pressure on the median nerve and improving wrist function.
Tennis Elbow:
By targeting the muscles and tendons around the elbow, ART can reduce pain and improve mobility associated with tennis elbow.
Sciatica:
ART helps alleviate sciatica symptoms by addressing tight muscles and pressure on the sciatic nerve.
ART is a valuable tool for those suffering from chronic pain, sports injuries, or repetitive strain conditions. Its approach is focused on treating the underlying causes of discomfort, leading to effective and lasting relief.
Dr. Boerjan is certified in Active Release Technique (ART) and has provided this technique to patients for over 15 years. If you have one of these conditions and feel ART may help in your health journey, please contact Dr. Boerjan today for a consultation.
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