Poor body mechanics. An injury. Tension. Pain can occur any number of ways. In some cases, the pain will subside after you have taken a rest. In other cases, the pain may recur, preventing you from going about your daily routine. Some of the more serious issues will lead to chronic problems that may require medical treatment and procedures.
The good news is that there are innovative treatments that eliminate the need for prescription medicine, which usually comes with side effects, and invasive procedures. Active Release Technique NYC therapists indicate, is one such treatment.
Active Release Technique or ART is a patented, state-of-the-art soft tissue system, which is movement-based. Qualified practitioners use hands-on techniques, re-establishing the proper motion that occurs between your muscles and fascia, all the while reducing fibrous adhesions. This restores proper function, and thus, facilitates healing.
Know that your ART practitioner will have well over 500 particular moves as part of its treatment protocol. Of course, not all 500 moves will be used on one patient alone, just as no patient will receive the same sort of moves, considering that every condition, every body is different. This naturally means that you will receive a customized treatment plan, giving you a greater chance for recovery.
What can you expect during your session?
A session will combine examination with treatment as your ART practitioner uses his or hands to assess the movement of your muscles, ligaments, and tendons, and gauges the tightness in your body. Your practitioner will then ask you to do specific movements, while tension is applied to the affected area or where the dysfunction is occurring.
According to physical therapists, ART has the ability to restore flexibility and functionality, allowing you to experience less pain. All without having to take pain medication.
But what conditions are best for Active Release Technique?
The ART system can treat any conditions due to overused muscles, which can drastically change when micro trauma is introduced or when the muscles are not getting enough oxygen. This can lead to dense scar tissue preventing you from moving freely. And when it builds up, further problems ensue, namely loss of strength, reduced range of motion, pain, and tendonitis.
If you are experiencing the following conditions, look for a physical therapy clinic that offers the ART system, and you will heal sooner than you think:
- Headaches
- Neck and back pains
- Knee pain
- Shoulder pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow
- Illiotibial Band Syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
- Shin splints
- Trigger points
- Sciatica
