London Wellness Group
Today, Dr. Brad Abell of the London Ontario chiropractic and injury centre The London Wellness Group, talks about Active Release Therapy.
This is a technique in which Dr. Brad has been extensively trained which can help athletes with damaged tissues recover.
To find out more, keep reading...
When you exercise, you put yourself at risk of injury.
This is as true for full contact sports like football or martial arts as it is for the most peaceful, benign sports like running or golf.
The injuries may be more traumatic in one than the other, but the risk is still there.
Because our bodies have so many different moving parts, there’s a lot that can go wrong.
This can lead to a variety of different repetitive strain injuries.
Some of the most common repetitive strain injuries include:
• Shin splints
• Plantar fasciitis
• Carpal tunnel symdrome
• Tennis elbow
• Sciatica
• Bursitis
• Shoulder strains
• Back pain
• Tension headaches.
If you’re experiencing any of the above injuries, you may be able to benefit from treatment with Active Release Therapy.
What is Active Release Therapy?
Active Release Therapy, or ART, is a treatment system designed by P. Michael Leahy, an American chiropractor and triathlete.
He developed this technique because he found traditional chiropractic wasn’t serving his patients as well as he’d like.
The goal of Active Release Therapy is to restore the mobility of your tissues which have been limited as a result of scar tissue formation, tears, strains, pulls, inflammation, and other problems as a result of overused muscles.
Each of the conditions listed above all have that in common – repetitive strain as a result of overused muscles.
These injuries are commonly considered sports injuries, but this isn’t the only cause.
Carpal tunnel syndrome, for example, is most closely associated with people who spend most of their time working on a computer.
Back pain and tension headaches can also be a result of a sedentary office life.
Regardless of the cause, though, Active Release Therapy is quite effective at dealing with these injuries.
What You Can Expect From Active Release Therapy Treatment
Here at The London Wellness Group, our in-house chiropractor Dr. Brad Abell is full-body certified in Active Release Therapy.
So you can expect to work with him, first off.
During an Active Release Therapy session, Dr. Brad will perform a combination of treatment and examination.
Because ART is not a one-size-fits-all approach, it requires a specific understanding of your body’s makeup and limitations.
He’ll examine your problem points to figure out your current limitations based on measuring the range of movement, tightness, and overall texture of your muscles, fascia, nerves, ligaments, and tendons.
Based on this analysis, Dr. Brad will ask you to make specific, guided movements as he applies tension to certain areas.
Find Out More About Active Release Therapy
Are you struggling with one of the conditions listed above?
If so, Active Release Therapy may be able to help you.
To find out whether Active Release Therapy is the best option for you, contact The London Wellness Group to book a FREE wellness solution session.
You’ll get a chance to speak with one of our licensed and experienced health care practitioners, who will answer your questions, help you understand your options, and put together a treatment plan that’s right for your unique needs.
Contact The London Wellness Group to book your FREE wellness solution session today.
Until next time,
London Wellness Group
1140 Southdale Rd #2,
London, ON N6K 2Y1
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The London Wellness Group is a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers in London Ontario. We’ve come together with one goal – to provide you with the highest level of chiropractic, wellness, and aesthetic care possible, so you can begin living a happier, healthier, more confident life.
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