Active Release Technique® in Manhattan, NY
Active Release Technique (ART) is a revolutionary new technique that chiropractors and massage therapists can use to break up scar tissue in the body. ART treatment works to break down adhesions to relieve patients of soft tissue injuries and soft tissue disorders. At Midtown East Chiro, we're proud to offer Active Release Technique in Manhattan, NY. Dr. Mike is certified in ART and has over 20 years of experience you can rely on.
Schedule an appointment with Midtown East Chiro. We are certified in ART and can help you recover from the conditions affecting you. With MEC's help, you can regain the full function of your body and live a better, more pain-free life.
What is Active Release Technique?
Active Release Technique (ART) is a specialized, hands‒on therapy designed to treat soft tissue injuries caused by overuse, trauma, or poor posture. It focuses on breaking down scar tissue and adhesions that develop in muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves, which can cause pain, stiffness, and restricted movement. ART practitioners use precise, controlled pressure combined with specific patient movements to target affected areas and restore normal tissue function. This approach helps alleviate pain, improve mobility, and promote the body's natural healing process.
The technique is effective for a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, sports injuries, repetitive strain, and conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and back pain. ART is personalized to each patient’s needs, as the practitioner assesses the muscle tissue and adjusts the treatment to address specific issues. The goal is to enhance the body’s ability to heal itself, improve muscle function, and reduce the risk of future injuries. Many patients experience significant relief and improved function after just a few sessions of ART.
Dr. Michael Calabrese, has been certified in ART for 23 years, he underwent extensive and rigorous training to master this highly specialized method. His training included hundreds of hours of intensive hands‒on education, where he learned to assess, diagnose, and treat soft tissue injuries with precision. This comprehensive training ensures that ART practitioners like Dr. Calabrese are equipped with the skills to identify the root cause of pain and dysfunction, and deliver customized, effective treatments. Dr. Calabrese’s deep knowledge and commitment to mastering ART allow him to offer his patients the highest level of care, resulting in faster healing and better outcomes.
Conditions Active Release Technique Can Help Treat
By addressing the scar tissue lingering in your body, we at Midtown East Chiro can heal you through your soft tissue. Some of the conditions that Active Release Technique can heal include:
Low Back Pain
By working the affected area of your back, ART can help reduce pain symptoms.
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain can be caused by the formation of scar tissue in your neck. The very specific patient movements of ART can break down the problematic scar tissue and restore your health.
Headaches
Through the use of ART, we at MEC can help reduce headaches that may be a result of scar tissue forming elsewhere in the body.
Frozen Shoulder
Scar tissue can form in the shoulder after trauma like a severe injury. Using Active Release Technique, the range of motion in the shoulder can be restored.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can benefit from Active Release Technique by working the afflicted area.
Nerve Conditions
When scar tissue forms on the body, it can put pressure on the nerves and cause pain through the nervous system. Patients report lessening issues in the nervous system after ART sessions.
Fasciitis
Swelling and stiffness in the heels can be alleviated with treatments of ART. Working the joints in the foot and ankle can restore proper function and heal the muscles.
Joint Pain
Pain in your joints can be caused by a build-up of scar tissue that can be broken down with ART.
Advantages of Active Release Technique
Active Release Technique can provide a variety of advantages to people who are looking to heal from past injuries. If you are interested in receiving ART, some of the advantages you could experience include:
Pain Relief
Receiving treatment with ART can help reduce chronic conditions causing you pain.
Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion
Conditions like frozen shoulder can limit your range of motion. Breaking down scar tissue with ART can improve flexibility and restore your range of motion.
Heal from Conditions
Conditions you may be experiencing, like neuropathy and frozen shoulder, can be alleviated with ART by reducing tension in the body after injury.
Why Choose Midtown East Chiro in Manhattan NY for Active Release Technique?
Midtown East Chiro is a skilled and experienced chiropractic office. Dr. Mike is certified in Active Release Technique and has over 20 years of chiropractic experience. We believe in combining nutrition and a healthy range of motion to give our patients the best care and life possible after they visit us. We don't delay your care or waste your time. When you come to MEC, you're getting great care–period.
Are you ready to get rid of your pain? If you are, schedule an appointment with Midtown East Chiro today. With our ART, we can help you restore your wellness and feel your best.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Active Release Technique work?
During treatment with ART, your provider will check the problem area to locate any scar tissue. Once they have the scar tissue located, they will begin treating it by using physical manipulation not unlike what you would experience during massage therapy. This is done in an effort to break up adhesions, dense clumps of scar tissue, that may be causing the issues you are experiencing.
Is ART the same as chiropractic care?
Active Release Technique is a specialized form of chiropractic that combines aspects of massage therapy with more active movement to break up scar tissue that can be causing problems in the body. This restores flexibility, eases pain, and encourages faster healing.
What is the difference between massage therapy and ART?
As the name implies, Active Release Technique is a more active form of treatment than massage therapy. While massage therapy generally relies on static pressure and passive movement, ART manipulates the area of the body being treated with gentle pressure and more active movement.
What should I do after receiving ART?
After receiving ART, stretching exercises can help keep your mobility up and ensure you don’t suffer any sort of relapse after being treated.
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