Active Release Technique in Columbia, MD
Learn More About Active Release Technique as Part of Chiropractic Care at Elite Chiropractic & Sport
What is Active Release Technique
Active Release Technique (ART) is a patented, state-of-the-art soft tissue system/movement-based massage technique that treats many conditions caused by overused muscles.
Active Release Technique is performed by our family and sports chiropractors in Columbia, MD to help treat injuries, aid in recovery, improve performance, reduce pain, and keep the body mobile.
Although highly recommended for athletes, Active Release Technique Massage is great for any patient seeking relief from overworked muscles or who are seeking pain relief from common ailments like headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, knee pain, and more.
Discover everything Active Release Technique can do for you and your body today. Give our office a call or set up your appointment with our online scheduler. We are excited to see you and help you on your journey to pain-free living.
We are in-network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United, Johns Hopkins EHP, Aetna, and Medicare. We are out of network with Cigna.
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Benefits Of Active Release Technique
Active release technique massage can have countless benefits for patients seeking pain-free living. Whether you’ve been dealing with chronic and consistent pain or you’ve recently suffered an injury, active release technique chiropractic care can help treat the source of the pain and eliminate it from the body.
Our chiropractors at Elite Chiropractic recommend active release technique for overworked muscles and for treating common conditions, like headaches, where otherwise patients haven’t seen any relief. The targeted approach of active release technique can provide solutions that last, so you can move forward with your life.
- Natural Approach to Pain Relief
- Improve Mobility
- No Painkillers or Surgery
- Effective Treatment Against Persistent Pain
What Conditions Does Active Release Treat
At Elite Chiropractic and Sport, we use active release technique to treat common conditions and we’ve seen these issues resolved quickly and often permanently with the use of active release technique massage:
- Overworked muscles
- Tendons
- Ligaments
- Fascia
- Nerves
- Low circulation
- Inflammation
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness
Who Can Benefit from Active Release Technique Massage
Although highly recommended for athletes due to targeting overworked muscles, active release technique is great for any patient who overworks an area of their body or has persistent pain that has not gotten relief from any other treatment plan. This applies to blue collar workers, artists, office workers, and more.
Chiropractic active release technique is used for many patients in combination with other chiropractic treatments to provide well-rounded and thorough care that targets the root cause of the issue for long-lasting results.
- Athletes
- Blue collar workers
- Artists
- Musicians
- Office workers
- And more
How Does Active Release Technique Work
Active Release Technique Chiropractic Care treats scar tissue as well as nerve symptoms. Your chiropractic practitioner will evaluate the area of injury to assess the tension and tightness within the body. Using a combination of any of the 500 ART techniques and movements, we will work to release the tension in the muscle and stretch the tissue.
While other therapies may take months to correct common problems, Active Release Technique can usually correct issues in anywhere from 1 to 10 visits.
Over-used muscles (and other soft tissues) change in three important ways:
Acute conditions (pulls, tears, collisions, etc.)
Accumulation of small tears (micro-trauma)
Not getting enough oxygen (hypoxia)
Each of these factors 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, the tension on tendons causes tendonitis, and nerves can become trapped.
This can cause a reduced range of motion, loss of strength, and pain. If a nerve is trapped you may also feel tingling, numbness, and weakness. This is where Active Release Technique can be extremely helpful.
What is Active Release Technique Like
The Elite Approach to Active Release Technique in Columbia, MD
Every active release treatment session is actually a combination of examination and therapy. The Active Release Therapy (ART) provider uses his or her hands to evaluate the texture, tightness, and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, and nerves.
Our Active Release provider treats abnormal tissues by combining precision-directed tension with very specific patient movements. Active release treatment protocols (over 500 specific moves) are unique to Active Release Technique. They allow the Active Release provider to identify and correct the specific problems that are affecting each individual patient.
Active Release Therapy is not a cookie-cutter approach and is tailored to each client individually. That is why Active Release Therapy in Maryland is in such high demand: it is a personalized approach for fast, effective results.
Active Release Technique FAQs
Active Release Technique (ART) is a soft tissue therapy that targets muscle, tendon, and ligament adhesions to relieve pain and improve mobility.
During ART, the chiropractor uses hands-on pressure combined with specific movements to break up scar tissue and improve function.
ART works by releasing tight or injured soft tissues, reducing pain, restoring motion, and improving the function of muscles and joints.
You may need ART if you have pain, limited mobility, or stiffness from overuse injuries, scar tissue, or soft tissue restrictions.