Adhesions (scar tissue) is a dead fibrotic tissue that forms mostly in muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and joints. Scar Tissue occurs as a result of injury, surgery or repetitive motion. When a muscle, tendon or ligament is torn (strained or sprained) or nerve is damaged, healing occurs in three stages called the inflammatory response: acute [...]

Active Release Techniques® can be used to treat the following soft tissue injuries and conditions: Arthritis Achilles Tendonitis Ankle Sprains Back Pain/Injury Bicepital Tendonitis Bunions Bursitis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Compartment Syndrome De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Dupuytren’s Contracture Foot Pain/Injury Frozen Shoulder (or Adhesive Capsulitis) Gait Imbalances Golfer’s Elbow (Tendonitis) Hammer Toes Head Injuries Headaches Hip Pain [...]