Western Pennsylvania Chiropractor Offers Alternative Treatment for Patients with Back Pain and Soft Tissue Injuries
Active Release Technique
Dr. Christopher Webb of Dr. Webb and Associates treats patients every day at his office located at 42 East Maiden street in Washington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Webb and his family have been providing back pain relief and chiropractic care primarily to the residents throughout western Pennsylvania, including Washington and the Pittsburgh metro area, since his grandfather Dr. Raymond Webb founded the practice in 1933. Throughout the years, thousands of patients have visited Dr. Webb and his family for the latest treatments to relieve back pain and other injuries.
One of the ground breaking treatments being offered at Dr. Webb and Associates is Active Release Technique (ART). Active Release Technique is a soft tissue system/movement-based massage technique developed and patented by P. Michael Leahy, DC, CCSP. It is used to treat problems with tendons, muscles, fascia, ligaments, and nerves. Active Release Technique is most commonly used to treat adhesions in overworked muscles. ART is different than any other technique available. It takes a great deal of time and effort to master this technique that contains over 500 treatment moves. Doctors must be able to acquire a superior feel for the the tissues and their tension, movement, and texture.
The fundamental principles of this treatment are simple, but difficult to master. The goal of Active Release Technique is to restore optimal motion, texture, and function of the soft tissue and release any entrapped nerves or blood vessels. This is achieved through the removal of adhesions or fibrosis in the soft tissue via the application of specific protocols. A wide range of conditions can be treated with Active Release Technique. It can be used as a treatment for everything from back pain and headaches to carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ, shin splints, and other joint disorders.
Dr. Christopher Webb completed his training and became certified in Active Release Technique in 2008. As a result of becoming certified in Active Release Technique, Dr. Webb was one of only twenty three doctors that participated on the medical staff at the 2010 Ironman Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Certification in Active Release Technique is required to treat the athletes that compete in the Ironman Triathlonon. The treatments that Dr. Webb used in Hawaii on those extraordinary athletes are available at his office for anyone who has experienced back pain and many other injuries that can be treated with ART. Although patients travel from many miles away to get the latest treatments, Dr. Webb and Associates is conveniently located for patients in the Washington, Pittsburgh, and the surrounding areas. To learn more about active release or to schedule an appointment contact Dr. Webb and Associates. Please be sure to visit our news or whitepapers section to find more articles on health and fitness.