Active Release Techniques in Bluffton, SC

Bluffton, SC Chiropractors Use Active Release Techniques (ART®) to Relieve Tight Muscles and Reduce Joint Stress or Muscle Pains

Active Release Techniques (ART®) in Bluffton, SC: Active Release Techniques (ART®) is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based technique that treats both acute and chronic conditions.  It treats problems that occur in muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Bluffton Chiropractors, Dr. Patricia Zientek, Dr. Mitchell Kuehner and Dr. Alexandra Bonhag provide ART® to their patients to address pain and problems that arise from overused muscles quickly and effectively. Most soft tissue injuries are due to overuse.  Overused muscles can cause your body to produce tough, dense scar tissue that binds up and ties down tissues that should move freely.  As scar tissue builds up, muscles become shorter and weaker, tension on tendons causes tendonitis and nerves can become trapped.  This can cause reduced range of motion, loss of strength and pain.  If a nerve is trapped you may also feel tingling, numbness and weakness.

Dr. Patti, Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Alexandra are Certified Active Release Techniques Providers

Only a credentialed ART® provider can determine whether ART® might prove beneficial for a patient’s condition. All chiropractors at May River Chiropractic are certified providers of ART®. Dr. Patti is uniquely proficient in ART® as both a provider and former instructor. It takes approximately two years of working with patients to become proficient in ART® once a provider has taken the appropriate courses and passed the required examinations. ART® providers must attend annual update seminars to maintain their credentialed status. This also allows them to keep up-to-date with any new research and protocols.

Active Release Techniques Provided by Dr. Patti, Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Alexandra

Pain and tightness is usually the result of overused muscles in many patients. Overuse contributes to scar tissue formation, pulls, strains, tears and inflammation. ART® targets connective tissues, major muscle groups, ligaments and tendons. This natural treatment restores normal mobility between muscular tissue and nerves.

The patient performs active motion of a body part while the chiropractor applies a specific tension at the site of tissue dysfunction. The goal of this is to:

• Restore the gliding mechanics between adjacent structures back to normal
• Release entrapped nerves
• Restore muscle elasticity and contractility back to normal

Common Conditions that Are Managed with Active Release Techniques at May River Chiropractic

Conditions normally treated with ART® are common yet very diverse. Some of these conditions are the following:

Active Release Technique Helps to Decrease Joint Stress and Muscle Tension

ART® incorporates similar techniques to deep tissue massage and myofascial release because it works by manipulating soft tissue. This soft tissue manipulation reduces stress placed on a patient’s joints and nerves. Many patients begin to feel relief after just a few ART® sessions with Dr. Patti as the inflammation and tension in the body begins to decrease.

The goal of ART® is to restore optimal soft tissue motion and function in addition to releasing any entrapped nerves or blood vessels. This is accomplished through the removal of adhesions or fibrosis in the soft tissues by applying certain protocols. Adhesions can occur as a result of acute injury, repetitive motion and constant pressure or tension. ART® eliminates the pain and dysfunction associated with these adhesions.

Active Release Techniques (ART®) in Bluffton, SC – FAQs

What is Active Release Techniques (ART®)?
Active Release Techniques (ART®) is a movement-based soft tissue therapy designed to treat problems affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. It is commonly used to help relieve pain, tension, and restricted movement caused by overuse injuries.

What conditions can ART® help treat?
ART® may help manage conditions such as sciatica, tendonitis, sports injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ/TMD, tennis elbow, muscle strains, soft tissue injuries, and joint pain.

How does Active Release Techniques work?
During ART® treatment, the patient actively moves a body part while the chiropractor applies precise tension to affected tissues. This helps break up scar tissue, restore mobility, reduce nerve entrapment, and improve muscle function.

Can ART® help with tight muscles and reduced range of motion?
Yes. ART® is commonly used to relieve muscle tightness, improve flexibility, restore normal movement, and decrease joint stress caused by adhesions and overused muscles.

How quickly can patients notice results from ART®?
Many patients begin noticing relief within just a few sessions as muscle tension, inflammation, and restricted movement begin to decrease.

Are the chiropractors at May River Chiropractic certified in ART®?
Yes. Dr. Patricia Zientek, Dr. Mitchell Kuehner, and Dr. Alexandra Bonhag are certified Active Release Techniques providers and maintain ongoing ART® training and certifications.

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