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How Much Do You Know About Active Release Technique?

Active Release is a chiropractic technique that remains relatively unknown. If you have tried other techniques and found they have not alleviated your pain, you might want to look into ART. If you live in or near Manhattan, KS, you are fortunate in that our chiropractic/functional medicine practice, Nichols Chiropractic + Functional Medicine, offers the treatment. We get a lot of questions about how the active release technique works and what conditions it best treats.

FAQ about the Active Release Technique

What exactly is active release?

ART is a non-invasive treatment that targets soft tissue restrictions that are causing pain and restricting mobility. It does so by using a combination of manipulation and movement to work on scar tissue or adhesions that reside in the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia with the end goal of breaking them down completely so blood can flow freely and promote healing allowing the patient to once again move freely without stiffness or pain

What can I expect if I elect to undergo ART?

Since the chiropractor will be targeting one of the soft tissues mentioned above, they will place you in a position that requires you to keep it active, and thus shortened. The chiropractor will then increase its tension manually before asking you to lengthen it while he continues to apply pressure. After he has finished with one area, he will go on to work with you in a similar fashion on other areas that are troubling you.

How do I know I have scar tissue or adhesions?

You may be experiencing any of the following

  • stiff back, neck, elbows, or knees
  • numbness or tingling in your fingers
  • sharp pain in the arch of your foot or heel
  • limited range of motion
  • decreased flexibility
  • reduced strength

Call Nichols Chiropractic Today!

If you have questions about Active Release Technique, Give Nichols Chiropractic a call. You can schedule a consultation at our Manhattan, KS office so our chiropractors can get you back to tip-top and pain-free mobility.

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