ACTIVE RELEASE
If you've been living with stubborn muscle pain, nerve tightness, or an overuse injury that just won't go away, Active Release Technique, or ART®, might be exactly what your body has been waiting for. At Well Co. Chiropractic in Sarasota, Dr. Sandy Arthur is a certified ART® provider, and it's one of her most-used tools for getting people out of pain and back to doing what they love.
Active Release Techniques
ART® is a patented, hands-on soft tissue system developed to treat problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. It's movement-based, which means Dr. Sandy doesn't just press on a sore spot, she applies precise tension while guiding your body through a specific range of motion to break up adhesions and restore healthy tissue function.
Think of it like this: when your muscles are overworked, strained, or injured, scar tissue and adhesions can build up, kind of like tangled knots in a rope. Those knots restrict movement, reduce blood flow, and can trap nerves, causing pain that spreads in ways that feel confusing. ART® works to untangle those knots, release the nerves, and get your soft tissue moving freely again.
What Conditions Does ART® Treat?
ART® is remarkably effective for a wide range of conditions, including:
Neck and back pain
Headaches and migraines
Shoulder pain and rotator cuff issues
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
Sciatica
Plantar fasciitis
Knee pain
Shin splints
Hip flexor tightness
IT band syndrome
What Does an ART® Treatment Feel Like at Well Co.?
Dr. Sandy will use her hands to locate areas of restriction in the soft tissue. Patients often joke about her "iron thumbs", because when she finds a tense or adhered spot, you'll know it. But in the best way. She'll apply a precise contact point on the affected tissue, then ask you to move through a specific motion as she holds the tension. That combination of pressure and movement is what breaks up the adhesion and restores glide between layers of tissue.
Sessions are typically combined with chiropractic care, shockwave therapy, or other techniques as part of your overall treatment plan at Well Co. Most people notice improvement quickly, some within just a few visits.
Why Choose Dr. Sandy for ART® in Sarasota?
Not every chiropractor or provider is certified in ART®, it requires completing extensive hands-on training and passing a rigorous examination. Dr. Sandy has done that work, and she uses it every day in her practice. She's not just certified; ART® is genuinely one of her favorite tools because of how effective it is when applied well.
At Well Co., no two treatment plans look the same. Dr. Sandy takes the time to figure out what's actually causing your pain and builds your care around that, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Ready to Get Relief? Book Your ART® Appointment in Sarasota
Whether you're a runner, an athlete, a desk worker, or someone who's just tired of hurting, Active Release Technique could be the missing piece.
Call us at 941-231-1001 or book online to get started.