Overuse, strain, sprain, or injury to soft tissues such as tendons, ligaments, muscles, and fascia may lead to the formation of scar tissue, adhesions, and restrictions. These tissue abnormalities cause pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, and muscle weakness.
Developed and patented by Dr. P. Michael Leahy, DC, CCSP, Active Release Technique (ART) aims to identify and address soft tissue injuries through precise manual manipulation. This technique may help a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:
Active Release Technique is not like a massage. It can be uncomfortable as it works to release the tension of scarred tissue. The purpose is to eliminate the discomfort, pain, inflammation, or other problems caused by scarred tissue.
During the procedure, our chiropractors will feel the area with their hands and identify the tightness or any unusual muscle movement in the area that is bothering you. Once the problem is identified, our chiropractors focus on the target area using a combination of manipulation and appropriate movements. This releases and stretches the soft tissue to break up any adhesions (dense collections of scar tissue formed when muscles and connective tissues are injured) contributing to your pain.
To learn more about Active Release Technique, contact us at (415) 912-1716 and start your healing journey now!
Loved this place! I was involved in a bad accident as a child never received the appropriate care for my damaged spine. Eventually got worse over the years and got in the way of playing sports my teenage years. I no longer have severe back pains like before. Truly miss this place! My body would feel brand new, cracked like a glow stick *
SBSan Francisco, CaliforniaI came here for severe lower back pain due to a bulged disc. I did a cycle of treatment and now go once a month and the treatment is fantastic. Additionally, I got a massage here and it was one of the best I have ever gotten in my life. True muscular release that I have never had before. *
CGSan Francisco, CaliforniaDaniel cured a tendinitis I had for 15 years, in only a few sessions! I always come to him for anything related to my spine. I've been to a serious car accident, recently. He made my neck and my back recover really well. Currently, he's doing a decompression treatment to take pressure out of my discs, which is making wonders to my neck and lower back. Give him a try. You will be in perfect hands! The whole staff here is really nice, too. *
AGSan Francisco, CaliforniaI feel like I came to the right spot. I have degenerative arthritis and currently have a pinched nerve in my neck and the combination of Dr.So's adjustments and the masseuse Amy's massage technics , I no longer sit in pain all day any more. This is truly a great find. The pricing is affordable and the atmosphere is very professional. I highly recommend them to any one needing chiropractic work. *
DGSan Francisco, CaliforniaLatch and So is an amazing chiropractor office. From the friendliest of receptionists to the comprehensiveness of the providers' assessment and plan of care, I am impressed with the service and appointments I received with this office. I had Dr. Candice So herself and she was friendly and thorough with my care. I had come to her after a car accident and she helped connect me with the right professionals for assistance and she herself did my treatments. Very easy process and many services (including massage therapy!) provided here. Very glad to have come received my first chiropractic treatments from this team. I would highly recommend them to my friends, family, anyone! *
HJSan Francisco, California* Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.