Active Release Techniques®

Southern Denver’s Trusted Active Release Techniques® Specialists

Non-invasive Care. Powerful Results.

Active Release Techniques® is the leading provider of non-invasive treatment for soft-tissue and nerve issues, such as strains, sprains, and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This hands-on, movement-based approach swiftly alleviates pain and restores function, ensuring fuller, faster recovery compared to traditional therapy methods.

How Does ART Work?

Active Release Techniques® (ART) is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system and movement-based technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. ART certified doctors diagnose damaged tissues by palpating the area of injury and evaluating the texture, tightness, adhesions, and movement of the tissue. The damaged tissues are then treated with a combination of precisely directed tension and specific patient movements. Thus, ART can be used as both a diagnostic and treatment tool, allowing for each treatment protocol to be individualized for each patient.

What Conditions Can ART Help With?

ART is used to treat a wide range of soft tissue-related conditions, including:

• Headaches
• Neck and back pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Shoulder pain
• Sciatica
• Tennis elbow
• Shin splints
• Plantar fasciitis
• Knee pain

These conditions often share a common cause: overused or restricted soft tissues.

What Causes Overuse Injuries?

Overuse injuries can occur through:

• Acute trauma (pulls, tears, collisions)
• Microtrauma from repetitive motion
• Poor circulation or tissue oxygenation (hypoxia)

These factors lead to the buildup of tough, sticky scar tissue that binds tissues together and restricts normal motion. As scar tissue accumulates, you may experience reduced flexibility, weakness, pain, and even nerve symptoms like tingling or numbness.

ART works to break down these restrictions and restore healthy tissue function.

What to Expect During Treatment

Typical sessions are 10–15 minutes per treatment area. Most problems resolve or dramatically improve within 4–6 ART sessions. Frequency and duration vary depending on the condition, severity, and patient goals.

While ART is precise and targeted, it is always delivered within your comfort level. You may experience mild discomfort or temporary symptom reproduction during treatment, but pressure is never forced beyond what you can tolerate.

A Smarter Way to Treat Soft Tissue

ART is not a one-size-fits-all technique. It’s adaptable and precise. We often integrate it into treatment alongside chiropractic adjustments, movement therapy, and corrective rehab. Whether you are an athlete, desk worker, or recovering from injury, ART helps you move the way your body was designed to.

Long-Term Change Starts with the Right Approach

If stretching, foam rolling, or massage have not delivered lasting results, there is likely something deeper at play. Active Release helps resolve the restrictions those other methods fail to address so that you can move forward with confidence and ease.