Active Release Techniques
Our ART Professionals Aim To Provide The Best Active Release Techniques Services Leading To The Fastest Results Book AppointmentHow Do Active Release Techniques Work?
The ART works by breaking the adhesions, increasing the free movement of your muscles, joints, and nerves.
During the ART sessions, the provider will locate the scar tissues, isolate the area, and manipulate it by applying controlled and precise force to break up scar tissues. In addition, it will also increase the blood flow, promoting the healing process.
ART operates in a similar pattern as the following soft tissue treatments:
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Rolfing
- Graston Technique
- NeuroKinetic Therapy
- Dry Needling
- Fascial Distortion Model
Consider booking an appointment with us if you believe that Active Release Therapy might benefit you.

Active Release Technique Therapy
ProActive Chiropractic provides expert Active Release Techniques® care in San Francisco CA.
ART® is a patented, state-of-the-art soft tissue system/movement-based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves.
Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART.
These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.

What Body Parts Does ART Treat?
Fascia: Inflammation in the fascia can elicit excruciating pain and severe stiffness. Among various fascia tissue conditions, plantar fasciitis is a common one.
Tendons and Ligaments: Injury to tendons and ligaments can incite pain and limit mobility.
Muscles: Overusing and straining can adversely affect your major muscle groups.
Furthermore, ART can also treat conditions like:
- Lower back, hip & chronic neck pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Shin splints & Plantar fasciitis
- Sciatic nerve pain
- Bursitis & Tennis elbow
- Tension headaches
- Shoulder strains, including frozen shoulder
ART resolves the soft tissue injuries caused by sports, overuse, or micro-trauma.
Active Release Technique Benefits

Increased Flexibility & Mobility
Naturally relaxes muscles and reduces scar tissues around muscles and joints to increase movement.

Relieved Tension Headaches
Reduces the adhesions in muscles, allowing them to perform at their optimal level.

Reduced Sciatic Symptoms
Improves flexibility, movement, and function by breaking the scar tissue that forms around the muscles.

Management of Plantar Fasciitis
Increases circulation and blood flow to the avascular plantar fascia while enhancing the foot’s flexibility.

What Does ProActive Chiropractic Offer?
ART is an effective treatment for various soft tissue injuries and conditions. It can be painful, and you may find these sessions to be uncomfortable.
The treatment plan of ART constitutes around 500 specific moves, allowing the provider to give individualized treatment to match the needs of each patient. It can target individuals who are:
- Athletes
- Patients suffering from chronic pain
- Anyone who has failed to find pain relief
We have a dedicated team of certified professionals, and we would love to help you in restoring your range of motion so that you can continue your sport, workout, or everyday activities.
Our ART specialists use their expertise to evaluate your muscles’ texture, tightness, fascia, tendons, ligaments, movement, and nerves.
Let’s take a step towards a healthier life with us!
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Our Team of ART Experts is always Ready to Help You. Contact us today for this specialized approach.