Back pain is a common problem, affecting up to 90% of people at some point in their lives, and it can make the simplest tasks nearly impossible. If you’ve tried other treatment methods without success, consider another option: active release therapy. Here, we’ll discuss this technique and how it treats back pain.
The Painful and Long-Lasting Effects of Muscle Overuse
Muscle strains and overuse can lead to various symptoms and conditions, affecting daily movement and overall function. While muscular exertion is largely unavoidable, it may cause micro-tears in affected tissues, which promotes the buildup of scar tissue and the weakening of muscles. The active release technique may treat conditions like:
- Ligament and muscle tears
- Headaches
- Chronic back pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Sciatica
If you suffer from back pain and want to know more about active release, schedule a consultation with a functional rehabilitation specialist.
Muscle Overuse Signs
The most prevalent signs of muscular overuse include:
- Redness, swelling, and bruising
- Pain when resting
- Weakness of tendons and muscles
- Pain when muscles are used
- Immobility
If you notice one or more of these signs, you may have a muscle overuse injury.
Active Release Therapy for Muscle Pain Relief
The active release technique, also known as ART, is a soft tissue manipulation method that uses certain pressures and movements to reduce tension and pain in ligaments, tendons, and muscles. With proper application, ART may reduce pain and improve your range of motion.
During an active release session, your therapist will target damaged muscles with special tools. By manipulating overworked tissues, we can break up scar tissue and allow for an increased range of motion, less pain, and better mobility. Schedule a consultation or call for more details.
ART Benefits
The primary advantage of ART over other treatment modalities is that it precisely targets certain areas. During sessions, therapists look for scar tissue, adhesions, and injuries, applying pressure to those areas. Active release effectively treats back pain, and it can also treat discomfort and pain in other areas of the body with no harmful side effects.
Will It Improve Athletic Performance?
Active release therapy is appropriate for people of every fitness level, and it can enhance athletic performance by finding and improving mobility issues. During treatment, patients’ motion, posture, and gait are evaluated, and therapists identify areas for improvement. Then, they use ART to restore full function and mobility to affected muscles. With active release treatment, patients can get back to the activities they love. Learn more about our services by booking a consultation today.
Schedule a Consultation with a Functional Rehabilitation Specialist
If you suffer from chronic muscle pain or want to improve your athletic performance, active release treatment may be appropriate. Our team of functional rehabilitation practitioners can identify and resolve the causes of your muscular injuries with care, precision, and attention to detail. To live an active, healthy, and pain-free life, call or click to schedule a consultation with one of our specialists.
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