Discover and Treat Soft Tissue Abnormalities
Active Release Technique, or A.R.T. for short, is a patented, state-of-the-art soft tissue technique that uses specific contact on the injured area of the patient, in order to help decrease pain, tension, and adhesion. In A.R.T, the provider uses their hands in a specific motion with pressure to work out the tightness that is affecting that area.
The people that will benefit the most from this technique are:
- Athletes, both professional and recreational
- Patients with chronic pain and overuse
- Patients who want an unconventional treatment for relief
A.R.T. was created by Dr. Michael P. Leahy when he realized that you could actually feel your patient’s tissue injuries. He discovered that connective tissue and scar tissue could build up as a result of overuse and stress. As scar tissue builds it ties down tissues that normally need to move freely, thus reducing the range of motion of the affected tissue. This tissue derangement typically causes pain and alters function.
What can be treated by this technique? There are dozens of conditions, which include, but are not limited to:
- Headaches
- Neck Pain
- Shin Splints
- Shoulder Pain
- Achilles Tendon Pain
- Knee Pain
- Tennis Elbow
- Soreness in tendons, ligaments, and nerves
When you come in for treatment at our active release clinic you can expect Dr. Charbel to analyze your soft tissue function to determine the true cause of pain. The analysis of the soft tissue is done using a technique called “active palpation”, which is a hands on technique used to discover abnormalities in the soft tissue, usually without the use of an MRI or an ultrasound.
At our affordable chiropractic clinic, Dr. Charbel offers A.R.T. to reduce pain that patients feel from the causes outlined above. He knows that everyone’s pain is different and every patient should be treated as such. That’s why he takes the time to talk to each patient and understand where the pain is actually coming from, instead of treating everyone the same. Additionally, Integrated Health Solutions offers other complimentary therapies to A.R.T., in order to ensure the best care possible.
About Integrated Health Solutions
Dr. Charbel Harb is a licensed chiropractic physician and the Medical Director of Integrated Health Solutions. Our core belief is that each patient who walks through the doors is a person, not just a medical record or chart. Our greatest pleasure is bringing joy to our patients and helping them to fully embrace life, allowing them to enjoy each day: active, healthy and pain free.
