SMI has been offering Active Release Technique (ART) Therapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for many years. It is an indispensable aspect of the services we provide. For those of you who don’t know, ART is a patented, state of the art technique that combines massage with stretching to treat muscle, tendon, ligament, fascia and nerve dysfunction. During an ART treatment, your therapist evaluates the tightness and mobility of the soft tissue, looking for fibrous adhesion. Pressure is applied to the adhesion while at the same time stretching the tissue. This type of treatment can at times be uncomfortable but is extremely effective.
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 permanently be resolved with ART.
Read what Olympic Silver Medalist Elaine Breeden has to say about her ART treatments performed at SMI:
“During my career as a professional swimmer, I experienced a significant amount of shoulder and upper back pain. I was a butterflier, and the repetitive overhead motion caused wear and tear on my upper body that could only be fixed by massage, and more specifically, by ART. I sought ART treatment every time my shoulders were locked up, and it provided instant relief for my pain. Often, I would go into a massage session with so much shoulder pain, I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to train through it. After just one session of massage and ART, I was back to my peak performance level. I could not have made it through the rigorous training and competition schedule without SMI providing ART treatment.”
SMI offers 30 minute ART sessions. If you have any questions about ART or want to find out if this type of treatment is right for you, please call SMI today!