Active Release Therapy in Farmingdale, Long Island NY

Targeted Treatment for Muscle and Soft Tissue Restrictions

Active Release Therapy (ART) is a hands-on treatment designed to address problems in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and surrounding soft tissues. Repetitive strain, overuse, poor posture, or injury can cause these tissues to become tight, irritated, or develop adhesions that restrict normal movement.

At Priestley Chiropractic, Active Release Therapy is used to help identify and treat these soft tissue restrictions. By combining precise pressure with guided movement, this technique helps release tension, improve mobility, and restore more normal function to the affected area.

During an Active Release Therapy session, the doctor applies targeted pressure to specific muscles or tissues while guiding the patient through controlled movements. This combination allows the practitioner to break up adhesions, improve tissue glide, and reduce mechanical stress within the muscle.

ART is commonly used when muscle tension, scar tissue, or soft tissue restrictions are contributing to symptoms such as pain, stiffness, or reduced range of motion.

The treatment is precise and adapted to the individual, focusing on the specific muscles and movement patterns involved. In many cases, patients notice improved mobility and reduced tension as the tissues begin to move more freely again.

Active Release Therapy is often used alongside chiropractic adjustments and other supportive therapies to address both joint function and the surrounding soft tissues. By improving how muscles and tissues move, ART helps support better posture, more efficient movement, and longer-lasting results from care.