Active Release Technique (ART)

What Is it?

Active Release Technique is a hands-on method that targets soft tissue restrictions by combining movement with precise pressure. It’s commonly used for nerve entrapments, muscular adhesions, and chronic overuse injuries. ART helps restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve functional range of motion with precision and control.

Our Approach

ART is integrated into a full treatment plan that includes evaluation, soft tissue therapy, movement retraining, and education. We identify specific areas of restriction or nerve entrapment, then apply controlled movement combined with pressure to release tension. This method is ideal for chronic overuse injuries or pain that hasn’t responded to standard techniques.

Conditions We Treat

ART releases tight muscles and adhesions by combining movement with targeted manual therapy.

Conditions Commonly Treated:

• Ankle Sprains
• Plantar fasciitis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Piriformis syndrome

What Can I Expect

Your therapist will identify soft tissue restrictions through hands-on assessment and movement tests. If ART is indicated, we’ll use precise pressure and guided motion to release tight structures. You’ll be coached through gentle movement after treatment to maintain results and reduce symptoms over time.  ART is not a painful technique and most people feel immediate relief.

What Are the Benefits

• Reduced soft tissue tension and pain
• Improved range of motion and mobility
• Relief from nerve entrapment symptoms
• Faster healing from overuse injuries
• Greater tissue function with fewer restrictions