Active Release Technique Chiropractic Care in Green Bay
Active Release Technique (ART®) is state-of-the-art soft tissue therapy that precisely locates and treats muscle, tendon, ligament, fascia, nerve, and other soft-tissue restrictions.
At Howard Chiropractic Clinic, our certified doctors use hands-on precision and guided movement to help reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore function.
What is Active Release Technique?
Developed in 1984 by Dr. P. Michael Leahy, ART® is a patented, non-invasive soft tissue therapy designed to locate and treat problems in muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, nerves, and other soft-tissue structures.
Overused muscles can develop scar tissue that leads to pain, spasms, nerve entrapment, weakness, inflammation, and limited range of motion. ART® breaks up restricted tissue and helps restore normal movement and blood flow to support healing.
Conditions Commonly Treated with Active Release Technique
As certified ART® providers, our doctors use this technique to address a variety of soft-tissue and musculoskeletal conditions, including:
What to Expect During an ART® Treatment
Your doctor will palpate to find irregularities in tissue texture, tension, and movement
The root cause of your pain or restriction is identified.
You actively move while the doctor applies precise pressure to the affected area.
Damaged tissue is released, mobility is restored, and proper blood flow is re-established to support healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Active Release Technique is a hands-on soft-tissue treatment that uses precise pressure and guided movement to address restrictions involving muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, nerves, and other soft tissues.
ART may be used as part of care for a variety of soft-tissue and musculoskeletal problems, including neck pain, back pain, sciatica, headaches, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and other movement-related conditions.
Some patients may experience pressure or temporary tenderness during treatment, particularly when working on a restricted or sensitive area. Your doctor will adjust the technique based on your comfort and the area being treated.
Treatment time can vary depending on the area being treated and your individual needs. Your doctor will determine the appropriate approach as part of your overall chiropractic care.
ART is a targeted soft-tissue technique that combines precise hands-on pressure with specific patient movements. Rather than providing general relaxation massage, the technique is designed to identify and address specific areas of soft-tissue restriction.
ART may be appropriate for people experiencing muscle tightness, soft-tissue restrictions, reduced mobility, or certain musculoskeletal conditions. Your chiropractor can determine whether ART is appropriate for your specific needs.
Schedule with our Certified Doctors
Dr. Dennis J. King and Dr. Richard Kingsbury are among the few providers in the area credentialed in Active Release Technique. They hold extensive certifications in ART® including:
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