Active Release Technique (ART) is a hands-on soft-tissue treatment system which reduces muscle adhesions and scar tissue that are contributing to muscle weakness and pain. |
ART treatment is a manual therapy administered by Dr. ACOSTA in California to certain soft tissue structures of the body. The purpose of this therapy is to relieve the body of adhesions and scar tissue, which can form when soft tissue structures are exposed to damaging forces. These forces usually come about in one of three different ways: a sudden or acute injury, a cumulative or chronic injury like carpal tunnel syndrome, or pressure injury from external forces such as poor posture. |
Most people seen by Dr. ACOSTA are good candidates for Active Release Treatment therapy. Initially, ART was widely embraced because of its effectiveness in getting professional athletes back onto the playing field quickly. However, the same can be applied to just about anyone in pain seeking to return to their activities or hobbies. |
Every ART session is actually a combination of examination and treatment. Dr. ACOSTA evaluates the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Abnormal tissues are treated by combining precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements. |
These treatment protocols - over 500 specific moves - are unique to ART. They enable Dr. ACOSTA to identify and correct the specific problems that are affecting each individual patient. ART is not a cookie-cutter approach. |
Most patients seen by Dr. ACOSTA respond to ART therapy soon after treatment begins - even following the first visit. The results are sometimes considered incredible because many patients have lived for years without relief. |
The cost of an Active Release Technique treatment will vary depending on geographic region, experience of the chiropractor, and the amount and number of areas being treated. Costs can range widely depending on the issue being treated. In general though, patients in California can expect to pay from $40 to $70 per treatment. Most health insurance plans cover some level of chiropractic care, but you should check with your individual plan to determine coverage. |