Active Release Technique (ART)

Targeted Treatment for Muscle, Tendon, and Nerve Pain

At Juke Chiropractic & Sports Rehab, we use Active Release Technique (ART) to treat muscle tightness, soft tissue injuries, and nerve-related pain at the source. ART is a hands-on treatment approach designed to restore normal tissue motion, reduce pain, and improve function—especially in cases where overuse, repetitive strain, or injury have limited movement.

ART is highly effective for active individuals, athletes, and anyone dealing with stubborn soft tissue pain that hasn’t fully responded to rest or traditional treatments.

How Active Release Technique Works

When muscles, tendons, or fascia are overloaded or injured, the body often responds by laying down dense, fibrotic tissue. This scar tissue can bind layers together that are meant to glide freely, leading to:

  • Restricted movement and stiffness

  • Loss of strength or coordination

  • Pain with motion or loading

  • Numbness, tingling, or radiating symptoms when nerves are involved

During ART treatment, the provider uses skilled manual contact to identify areas of restricted tissue. While that contact is maintained, you actively move the affected area through specific ranges of motion. This combination allows the tissue to release under tension, helping restore normal movement patterns and reduce pain.

The goal is not just temporary relief—but improved tissue function and long-term results.

Conditions Commonly Treated with ART

Active Release Technique is especially effective for conditions related to repetitive stress, overuse, or chronic soft tissue irritation, including:

  • Headaches and neck tension

  • Low back pain

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome and forearm pain

  • Shin splints

  • Shoulder and rotator cuff pain

  • Sciatica and nerve irritation

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Knee pain

  • Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow

Many of these conditions share the same underlying issue: restricted or unhealthy soft tissue. ART is designed specifically to address that problem.

Why Choose Active Release Technique?

ART is not massage or general soft tissue work—it is a precise, movement-based treatment approach. Benefits include:

  • Fast symptom relief by addressing tissue restrictions directly

  • Targeted care focused on the exact structures involved

  • Improved mobility and strength through restored tissue glide

  • Reduced risk of recurrence by normalizing movement patterns

Integrated, Evidence-Based Care

At Juke Chiropractic & Sports Rehab, ART is often combined with other proven treatments, including:

  • Corrective and rehabilitative exercise

  • Additional soft tissue techniques

  • Chiropractic adjustments

This integrated approach allows us to treat pain, restore movement, and build long-term resilience—often helping patients avoid injections or surgical intervention.

Is ART Right for You?

If you’re dealing with ongoing muscle tightness, restricted movement, or nerve-related symptoms, Active Release Technique may be an effective part of your care plan. Our goal is simple: help you move better, recover faster, and get back to doing what you enjoy—without pain holding you back.