Get better faster with Active Release Technique
Overuse conditions can happen to anyone, from the seasoned athlete putting in the time to perfecting their form to the weekend warrior cramming in as much of the activity they love into limited time, or the professional working overtime to reach a deadline. They occur when we push our body beyond its ability to adapt and can result in a variety of unwanted conditions that vary from annoying to downright debilitating.
Overuse injuries include:
- Acute conditions (pulls, tears, sprains, collisions, etc)
- Microtrauma and inflammation accumulated through repetitive movements
- Hypoxia ie; lack of oxygen in the tissue
Each of these mechanisms is the result of modifications in the makeup of your tissue down to the cellular level. The overall result of these tissue changes is commonly referred to as ‘adhesions’ and ‘scar tissue’. This description isn’t wrong per say, but it is not the most accurate either. What is happening in your body is a change in the ratio of stiff collagen fibres, to their flexible counterpart elastin – resulting in alterations in your tissue’s overall tension, texture and movement. This is a natural part of your body’s adaptation to the mechanical forces (stress) over time. But not all adaptation is positive. These changes can result in reduced tissue strength and flexibility, an overall reduced range of motion, stiffness, delayed recovery/healing, and can contribute to a variety of conditions including:
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Sprains and Strains
- Headaches
- Postural strain and tension
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Golfer’s and Tennis Elbow
- Runner’s Knee
- Shin Splints
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Shoulder Pain
- Sciatica
- Sports Injuries
- Cumulative Trauma/overuse injuries
How can ART help?
ART is a hands-on treatment; it helps restore healthy texture, tension and movement to the muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia, and nerves. Its primary objective is to aid in bringing blood flow to the affected area while applying specific and controlled force to make the tissue more flexible and adding patient movement to promote tissue mobility. The result is a speedy increase in range of motion, reduced stiffness, and facilitated tissue repair/remodelling; ie faster recovery.
Active release technique works well as a stand-alone treatment or in conjunction with other therapies. ASK YOU HEALTHCARE PROVIDER TODAY if ART can be incorporated into your recovery strategy.