Chiropractic in Denver
What is chiropractic and how can a local Denver Chiropractor help me?
What is Soft Tissue?
Soft tissue is any structure in the body that is not comprised of organs or bones. More specifically it is typically referred to as muscle, ligament, tendon, and fascia. These are the tissues that get damaged by repetitive overuse and postural abnormalities. Nerves and blood vessels travel through these tissues and can become compromised by them. These aliments will not appear on x-rays, but will only be evident on an MRI.
The Relationship between Soft Tissue and Chiropractic
- Muscles and tendons attach directly to bones.
- When muscles are tightened, injured, or in spasm they have a profound effect on the bones and joints they attach to.
- Injured muscles work harder to accomplish less all while getting less nutrients to them.
- When injured muscles get decreased nutrients, they also have less cellular debris removed from them.
- With more cellular debris, the body lays down scar tissue to protect itself.
- Scar tissue decreases range-of-motion, produces pain and edema.
- Scar tissue, if found in muscles that nerves travel through, can cause numbness and weakness.
What is Active Release Technique (ART)?
ART is a patented, state-of-the-art soft tissue system that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.
Every ART session is actually a combination of examination and treatment. The ART provider uses his or her hands to evaluate 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.
How Active Release Technique ART Can Help You
- Reduces scar tissue is soft tissue.
- Promotes blood flow to injured tissues and removes cellular debris.
- Allows more blood flow and thus nutrients to tissues.
- Increases range-of-motion limited by scar tissue.
- Reduces numbness caused by nerve adhesions.
- Decreases pain.
- Enhances athletic performance.
These are the techniques that I use to help my patients.
I am here to help.
Dr. Clark
