Active Release Technique® (ART) is rapidly becoming the treatment of choice for athletic and repetitive stress injuries. Myofascial adhesions often develop following either a specific traumatic event to muscle and/or soft tissue, or through repetitive damage to these tissues over time. As myofascial adhesions develop, if left untreated, they can lead to: painful muscle tissue, “entrapment” of peripheral nerves or blood vessels, or alteration of the normal biomechanics of the spine and extremities. Since muscles, ligaments and tendons stabilize joints, myofascial adhesions can cause less flexibility in these structures and alter normal joint biomechanics. This can lead to other structures becoming over-used and injured, as they have to compensate for the primary injury. It is important to treat the underlying cause first and then the compensation so that normal biomechanics and joint motion can be restored. Some of the common conditions that ART® providers treat are:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
“Runner’s Knee”
Plantar Fascitiis
Tension Headaches
Chronic low back pain
Frozen Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Injury

Through proper assessment by an ART® certified provider and the application of specific ART® protocols, thousands of people have found relief from persistent, painful, conditions that other treatments have not been able to successfully treat. Many ART® providers are Chiropractors and have found that Chiropractic adjustments are often an important component in rehabilitating the injured area. Following a detailed evaluation, Dr. Krhose, who is a certified ART® provider, will tell you if Chiropractic adjusting is indicated for your condition in conjunction with the ART® treatment.

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