Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!!
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2007-11-05 6:03 PM |
Member 22 | Subject: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! I just wanted to share my experience with ART in the hopes that others plagued with overuse injuries can benefit. I have been suffering with ITBS for the last 14 months and it has really frustrated me. I tried everything, stretching, physical therapy, foam rollers, months off and as soon as I would run more than 3 miles the pain would flare up again. I have read some great things about ART, so I found a local chiropractor that was certified in ART and made an appointment. 3 weeks (8 visits) later and the difference is amazing. I ran 6 miles Saturday then 7 miles on Sunday, only a little pain after the 7 miles. The ART is painful during the treatment, but has worked miracles. I highly recommend it to anyone who can't seem to get their ITBS or other overuse injury taken care of. Tom |
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2007-11-05 7:44 PM in reply to: #1039096 |
Veteran 112 Minnesota | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! Me, too. Highly recommend it. Three weeks out from IM Hawaii this year I could barely walk; I had so much pain in my right foot. Three weeks later (about about 9 intensive ART treatments) I had NO pain during the race (at least not in my foot!) |
2007-11-05 7:47 PM in reply to: #1039096 |
Member 45 delray beach, | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! fixed me up for IMCDA two days in a row just before the race!! |
2007-11-05 7:48 PM in reply to: #1039254 |
Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! I love my rolfer (structural integration). It's similar to ART. As soon as the tiniest ache or pain arises, I'm at his office. I don't mess around . |
2007-11-05 8:30 PM in reply to: #1039096 |
Master 1284 Victoria BC | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! I had it on my shoulder froma baseball injury. Well I didn't think it was an injury but wow it was the most intense pain I have had in something that is supposed to help. But yesit sure does work. It wasn't cheap to get me fixed up but it was worth it. I would do it again in a second without delay. |
2007-11-05 9:12 PM in reply to: #1039262 |
Veteran 234 Round Rock, TX | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! What exactly is a rolfer? |
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2007-11-06 5:40 AM in reply to: #1039096 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! I used to like ART until I experienced the Graston Technique http://www.grastontechnique.com/. What used to take several visits to fix can take one, maybe two with this method. Hurts more than ART and you can get bruising as scar tissue is broken up, but very beneficial. |
2007-11-06 6:58 AM in reply to: #1039096 |
Master 2099 Madison, WI | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! So, can you describe what they actually did? I've heard good things about ART, Rolfing, Graston, etc. But, I'd love to hear an actual description of what happens in a treatment. |
2007-11-06 8:59 AM in reply to: #1039680 |
Master 1384 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! DeannaS - 2007-11-06 7:58 AM So, can you describe what they actually did? I've heard good things about ART, Rolfing, Graston, etc. But, I'd love to hear an actual description of what happens in a treatment. Judging from the constant reference to the pain they endure during these "beneficial" sessions, I'd say they are similar to gangster hazing/initiation to join them. |
2007-11-06 9:08 AM in reply to: #1039680 |
Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! DeannaS - 2007-11-06 7:58 AM So, can you describe what they actually did? I've heard good things about ART, Rolfing, Graston, etc. But, I'd love to hear an actual description of what happens in a treatment. I am not too familiar with ART, but I do see a rolfer. My layman's description of it is that it is all soft-tissue manipulation that basically works to separate muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc. so they function independently (and more efficiently and properly - the way they're supposed to). As our bodies become fatigued from training and other life activities, those things will actually attach themselves to one another, etc. Like, if my ITB is bothering me, it might just need to be "detatched" from my hammie or quad. He does a little detachment and viola, I'm back to normal. They can also use those techniques to eliminate scar tissue, etc. I'm not gonna lie to you, it can be EXTREMELY painful, but it's awesome . It's not quite THAT simple, but that's the gist, and the extent to which I can explain it without having studied the technique. I understand it a little more than that, but am not quite sure how to put it into words. Edited by LaurenSU02 2007-11-06 9:09 AM |
2007-11-06 9:19 AM in reply to: #1039875 |
Master 2099 Madison, WI | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! LaurenSU02 - 2007-11-06 9:08 AM Like, if my ITB is bothering me, it might just need to be "detatched" from my hammie or quad. He does a little detachment and viola, I'm back to normal. See, I can read about the theory. What I asking is - what does he DO to do the "little detachment." In other words, I'm wanting to hear something like: Well, he finds a sore spot and then he sticks his knuckle into and presses down really hard and then pulls my leg back at this funny angle and holds it there for 20 seconds and voila! (That's about what it sounds like to me, from reading. But, I've never talked to anyone that's actually had it done.) |
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2007-11-06 9:31 AM in reply to: #1039900 |
Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! DeannaS - 2007-11-06 10:19 AM LaurenSU02 - 2007-11-06 9:08 AM Like, if my ITB is bothering me, it might just need to be "detatched" from my hammie or quad. He does a little detachment and viola, I'm back to normal. See, I can read about the theory. What I asking is - what does he DO to do the "little detachment." In other words, I'm wanting to hear something like: Well, he finds a sore spot and then he sticks his knuckle into and presses down really hard and then pulls my leg back at this funny angle and holds it there for 20 seconds and voila! (That's about what it sounds like to me, from reading. But, I've never talked to anyone that's actually had it done.)It really depends on the situation and what is bothering you and how it's bothering you. Where you are feeling the pain isn't necessarily the problem area. For instance, if the ITB is bothering you at the attachment at the knee, it might be work up at the hip that is needed (but, they will address the entire ITB). Many different techniques are used. Sometimes, it will involve skin rolling, sometimes it requires getting under the ITB and working on it, sometimes it involves putting pressure on it. Sometimes it involves him putting pressure and doing manipulation while I am tucking my pelvis in and out, etc. Lots of stuff. I've had work done on every single part of my body (except my face, but I will be doing that in two weeks), and so I've done everything from bending to rotating, to moving a limb back and forth, to squatting up and down, etc. while he does stuff. I've been standing, sitting, laying, etc. He's used a handful of different techniques on the same body part. There's not one technique that works in all situations and on all people. The greatest sensation you would get from it is pressure with associated movement. Hard to explain. Edited by LaurenSU02 2007-11-06 9:33 AM |
2007-11-06 9:59 AM in reply to: #1039928 |
Master 2099 Madison, WI | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! Thanks, that gives me a better visual. I get that this stuff can be hard to explain. |
2007-11-06 10:09 AM in reply to: #1039969 |
Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! DeannaS - 2007-11-06 10:59 AM Thanks, that gives me a better visual. I get that this stuff can be hard to explain. Yes, and I've had about 25 or so appts over the past few months, so I've experienced almost every technique in the book...it's difficult to generalize at this point. Had you asked me after my first or second appt, it would have been a little easier for me to describe. Sorry I couldn't have been of more help. I will say this to you, though, it's definitely worth it. And, as you develop a comfort level with the practitioner and tolerance level to the techniques, you can get some really cool advanced work done (but that gets $$$). I only have experience with rolfing, though; I've never seen an ART person. |
2007-11-06 12:03 PM in reply to: #1039928 |
Champion 7821 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! LaurenSU02 - 2007-11-06 9:31 AM LaurenSU02 - 2007-11-06 9:08 AM I've had work done on every single part of my body (except my face, but I will be doing that in two weeks).p> W.....T.....F.....? I think that if you're finding that you're getting aches and pains in your face that you might be overtraining a tad.... :) Edited by jmk-brooklyn 2007-11-06 12:04 PM |
2007-11-06 12:34 PM in reply to: #1040229 |
Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! jmk-brooklyn - 2007-11-06 1:03 PM LaurenSU02 - 2007-11-06 9:31 AM LaurenSU02 - 2007-11-06 9:08 AM I've had work done on every single part of my body (except my face, but I will be doing that in two weeks).p> W.....T.....F.....? I think that if you're finding that you're getting aches and pains in your face that you might be overtraining a tad.... LOL. Most of the work I am going through now is preventative and to hopefully make my body more efficient and perhaps even less injury prone. I've been rolfed everywhere from the bottom of my feet to the back of my head, and everything in between. I figured if I had everything else done, I might as well go for the face and see what it's all about. They'll do work IN the mouth and nose as well (during the face session). I'm not yet sure I'll allow that...I think I'll just make a game-time decision . I guess you can say I have a unique dedication to my body and my participation in the sport of triathlon . Edited by LaurenSU02 2007-11-06 12:48 PM |
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2007-11-06 12:39 PM in reply to: #1039657 |
Master 1678 Olney, MD | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! SSMinnow - 2007-11-06 6:40 AM I used to like ART until I experienced the Graston Technique http://www.grastontechnique.com/. What used to take several visits to fix can take one, maybe two with this method. Hurts more than ART and you can get bruising as scar tissue is broken up, but very beneficial. I agree SSMinnow.. the chiro I see is certified in ART and Graston so he uses a combination of both. Graston hurts like hell but it's also super effective! I had a nagging rowing injury for years and after a few Graston sessions, it's almost 100% better. Highly recommended!!! |
2007-11-06 2:07 PM in reply to: #1040291 |
Champion 7821 Brooklyn, NY | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! LaurenSU02 - 2007-11-06 12:34 PM jmk-brooklyn - 2007-11-06 1:03 PM LaurenSU02 - 2007-11-06 9:31 AM LaurenSU02 - 2007-11-06 9:08 AM I've had work done on every single part of my body (except my face, but I will be doing that in two weeks).p> W.....T.....F.....? I think that if you're finding that you're getting aches and pains in your face that you might be overtraining a tad.... LOL. Most of the work I am going through now is preventative and to hopefully make my body more efficient and perhaps even less injury prone. I've been rolfed everywhere from the bottom of my feet to the back of my head, and everything in between. I figured if I had everything else done, I might as well go for the face and see what it's all about. They'll do work IN the mouth and nose as well (during the face session). I'm not yet sure I'll allow that...I think I'll just make a game-time decision . I guess you can say I have a unique dedication to my body and my participation in the sport of triathlon . Maybe they can mush your face into an airfoil shape and make it more aero.... |
2007-11-06 2:09 PM in reply to: #1039096 |
Elite 3770 | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! I just went to my first session...let's hope he can clear up my hamstring problem my doc, my massage therapist, rest, and PT haven't been able to do. |
2007-11-06 4:22 PM in reply to: #1039096 |
Extreme Veteran 409 Tampa, FL | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! So do you think it would be effective for lower back/hip problems? I just saw that my former PT is certified (the one I should have stuck with!). I started out with an ITband problem (which is gone because I'm not running as much) and ended up with some lower back/hip problems. I've been in PT for 2 months and its gone from ok to bad. |
2007-11-06 4:25 PM in reply to: #1040767 |
Champion 6539 South Jersey | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! kylerboys - 2007-11-06 5:22 PM So do you think it would be effective for lower back/hip problems? I just saw that my former PT is certified (the one I should have stuck with!). I started out with an ITband problem (which is gone because I'm not running as much) and ended up with some lower back/hip problems. I've been in PT for 2 months and its gone from ok to bad. Can't speak for active release, but for rolfing, I would say YES. I would imagine those who have gone through ART would say, "Yes," to ART as well in this situation. |
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2007-11-06 4:42 PM in reply to: #1039096 |
Extreme Veteran 409 Tampa, FL | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! hmm . . . I might have to give that a try then. I stopped PT last week and switched to a chiropractor. Maybe I'll switch again! I just want something to work. I'm tired of being broken! |
2007-11-06 5:13 PM in reply to: #1039096 |
Master 2202 St. Louis | Subject: RE: Active Release Technique (ART) is AWESOME!!! Is it me, or does "Active Release" sound like something that occurs well... ummm... in the privacy of your own home? |