Do you play sports, do desk work, or engage in repetitive motion activities and have neck pain or back pain? A single injury or surgery, a few minor injuries, or small internal injuries you’re not aware of may have caused scar tissue to form. That scar tissue could be the source of your pain, and active release technique may help you get relief.

How Active Release Technique Relieves Back and Neck Pain

Signs of Scar Tissue

Scar tissue can develop from injuries, surgeries, overused muscles, and trauma that causes inflammation. Although scar tissue forms as part of your natural healing, it can cause back or neck pain and other unpleasant symptoms.

Signs that you may have scar tissue include a stiff back, neck, elbow, knees, or hands. You might experience pain during workouts, reduced strength, decreased flexibility, limited range of motion, swollen joints, and tingling or numbness in fingers.   

What Is Active Release Technique?

Active release technique (ART) is a treatment method for soft tissue disorders that helps athletes and other active individuals return to top performance quickly. Similar to massage therapy, the technique relieves neck and back pain and problems with overused muscles, sore tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves.

How ART Relieves Symptoms

Muscles shorten and weaken when scar tissue builds up, and the tissue can also cause trapped nerves and tendonitis. These conditions are why you experience various scar tissue symptoms.

Chiropractors and massage therapists trained in ART use their hands to evaluate the tightness, texture, and movement of the patient’s muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. They treat abnormal tissues by applying precise directed tension and specific movements individualized for each patient. Patients can experience permanent relief of back and neck pain and other scar tissue symptoms. 

If you suspect you’re having scar tissue pain from injuries or muscle overuse, the skilled chiropractors and massage therapists at The Healing Center in Anchorage, AK, are trained in administering active release techniques. For more than 30 years, these dedicated health professionals have given patients relief from back and neck pain. Whether your pain comes from sports or work injuries, motor vehicle accidents, or daily repetitive activities, these compassionate healthcare experts are ready to evaluate your needs and create a personalized treatment plan for you. Visit them online to learn more about their ART services, or call 907-561-7041 to schedule an appointment.