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Soft tissue therapy that restores freedom of movement
Effective therapy for pain relief and improved movement.
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What is Active Release Techniques® (ART)?
Active Release Techniques® (ART) is a movement-based physical soft tissue therapy that specifically targets muscles, ligaments, fascia, tendons, and nerves. It’s designed to solve issues caused by both chronic overuse and acute injuries. ART is particularly effective in treating back pain, tennis elbow, shin splints, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, muscle tightness and nerve entrapments.
What Makes ART Different?
ART goes beyond traditional massage by combining manual pressure with active movement. Using over 500 specific protocols, certified practitioners locate tissue adhesions and scar tissue, apply precise pressure, and guide you through tension-release motions that restore tissue mobility and function.
ART is provided by specially trained physiotherapists and therapists as part of comprehensive rehabilitation plans. At our clinic, ART is offered alongside other advanced treatments, including dry needling, manual therapy and therapeutic exercise—supporting a holistic, evidence-based approach to rehabilitation.
How it works
The ART Process Explained
Step-by-step treatment designed to relieve pain and restore movement effectively.
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Assessment
Your practitioner asks about your symptoms and pinpoints areas of tension or scar tissue.
02
Targeted Pressure
Deep, focused pressure is applied to the affected tissue using hands or fingers.
03
Active Movement
You move the joint or muscle while pressure is held to break up adhesions.
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Relief & Results
You may feel some discomfort during treatment, but most people notice improvement right after therapy, with significant changes expected after 3–6 sessions.
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The first step is understanding your concern
Talk to us about pain, stiffness or movements that feel uncomfortable. An assessment is the starting point for understanding your symptoms and discussing a suitable treatment approach.
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Real Recovery Stories with ART
Discover how Active Release Techniques® (ART) has helped real clients overcome pain, improve mobility, and return to doing what they love—faster and without surgery.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
ART helps with soft tissue problems caused by overuse, injury or poor movement patterns — including back and neck pain, sciatica, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, muscle strains and tension headaches.
No. Chiropractic mainly focuses on the joints, while ART treats the soft tissue — muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves — by combining precise pressure with active movement.
A session usually lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the area being treated and your symptoms.
You may feel some discomfort during treatment and mild soreness afterwards that passes quickly. The pressure is always adjusted to you.
It depends on your condition, but most people see improvement within 3–6 sessions.