Active Release Techniques, Garner, NC

Active Release Therapy (ART) is a revolutionary new technique that chiropractors and massage therapists can use to break up scar tissue in the body, healing everything from shoulder pain to knee problems. ART is also used in treatment protocols by physical therapists as an effective new technique for physical therapy. At Cleveland Chiropractic and Massage, we use ART to help people recover from dense scar tissue and other conditions like plantar fasciitis.
By combining precisely directed tension with massage therapy, ART treatments can help people heal and live their best lives. Get the help you need to heal from your scar tissue binds by scheduling an appointment with Cleveland Chiropractic and Massage today.
With Cleveland Chiropractic and Massage's help, you can regain the full function of your body and live a better, more pain-free life.

What is Active Release Technique?

Active release therapy is a type of massage therapy that heals the body through soft tissue mobilization. ART combines precise manual pressure with specific movements to remove adhesions. It can help improve a person's well-being by breaking down the scar tissue in their body. This can have a profound affect on conditions like tennis elbow or other soft tissue problems.
If you're experiencing abnormal tissue problems or have scar tissue build-up due to overused muscles, consider scheduling an appointment with Cleveland Chiropractic and Massage. Our therapies treat problems like scar tissue adhesions to help you get back to living pain-free.
Schedule an appointment with Cleveland Chiropractic and Massage today to get the healing and pain relief you need in order to live your best life.

Conditions Active Release Therapy Can Help Treat

Scar tissue can produce tough adhesions that don't break down normally. With the help of ART from Cleveland Chiropractic and Massage, those adhesions will break down so you can heal properly. The movement based massage technique of ART treats a variety of other conditions besides adhesions. Some of the conditions that Active Release Technique can heal include:
Low Back Pain
By working the affected area of your back, ART can help reduce pain symptoms.
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain can be caused by the formation of scar tissue in your neck. The very specific patient movements of ART can break down the problematic scar tissue and restore your health.
Headaches
Through the use of ART, we at Cleveland Chiropractic can help reduce headaches that may be a result of scar tissue forming elsewhere in the body.
Frozen Shoulder
Scar tissue can form in the shoulder after trauma like a severe injury. Using Active Release Therapy, the range of motion in the shoulder can be restored.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can benefit from Active Release Therapy by working the afflicted area.
Nerve Conditions
When scar tissue forms on the body, it can put pressure on the nerves and cause pain through the nervous system. Patients report lessening issues in the nervous system after ART sessions.
Fasciitis
Swelling and stiffness in the heels can be alleviated with treatments of ART. Working the joints in the foot and ankle can restore proper function and heal the muscles.
Joint Pain
Pain in your joints can be caused by a build-up of scar tissue that can be broken down with ART.

Advantages of Active Release Therapy

With Cleveland Chiropractic and Massage

Active Release Therapy can provide a variety of advantages to people who are looking to heal from past injuries. If you are interested in receiving ART, some of the advantages you could experience include:

Pain relief

Receiving treatment with ART can help reduce chronic conditions causing you pain.

Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion

Conditions like frozen shoulder can limit your range of motion. Breaking down scar tissue with ART can improve flexibility and restore your range of motion.

Heal from Conditions

Conditions you may be experiencing, like neuropathy and frozen shoulder, can be alleviated with ART by reducing tension in the body after injury.
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Why Choose Cleveland Chiropractic and Massage for Active Release Therapy?

Our staff at Cleveland Chiropractic and Massage are dedicated to giving you the care you need to feel your best. We personalize our care to the needs of our patients to ensure you get the help you need to overcome your pain and discomfort. Our staff have years of experience in a variety of different treatment options and techniques. When you visit Cleveland Chiropractic and Massage, you're getting the best care for you.
If you are seeking chiropractic care, visit Cleveland Chiropractic and Massage today. Our practice can help you restore your wellness and feel your best.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Active Release Therapy work?
During treatment with ART, your provider will check the problem area to locate any scar tissue. Once they have the scar tissue located, they will begin treating it by using physical manipulation not unlike what you would experience during massage therapy. This is done in an effort to break up adhesions, dense clumps of scar tissue, that may be causing the issues you are experiencing.
Is ART the same as chiropractic care?
Active Release Therapy is a specialized form of chiropractic that combines aspects of massage therapy with more active movement to break up scar tissue that can be causing problems in the body. This restores flexibility, eases pain, and encourages faster healing.
What is the difference between massage therapy and ART?
As the name implies, Active Release Therapy is a more active form of treatment than massage therapy. While massage therapy generally relies on static pressure and passive movement, ART manipulates the area of the body being treated with gentle pressure and more active movement.
What should I do after receiving ART?
After receiving ART, stretching exercises can help keep your mobility up and ensure you don’t suffer any sort of relapse after being treated.
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