Soft Tissue Therapy at Advanced Chiropractic
Helping Muscles Move the Way They Should
Stiff, tight, or overworked muscles can hold you back—even when your spine is moving well. That’s why we offer targeted soft tissue therapies that go beyond traditional adjustments. At Advanced Chiropractic, we use two trusted methods to help restore healthy movement patterns and support long-term recovery: the Graston® Technique and Active Release Technique (ART). Whether you’re dealing with an old injury, chronic tightness, or scar tissue from overuse, these techniques are designed to get you moving and feeling better, faster.
Graston® Technique: A Tool-Based Approach to Muscle and Fascia Dysfunction
Graston involves the use of stainless steel instruments to scan over your muscles and pinpoint areas of tension, restriction, or built-up scar tissue. Once identified, we apply focused pressure to help break down adhesions, improve blood flow, and restore normal tissue function. It’s especially effective for conditions like plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, and post-surgical scarring.
Active Release Technique (ART): Hands-On Muscle Work That Makes a Difference
With ART, we use a combination of gentle pressure and guided movement to free up tight or stuck muscles, tendons, and ligaments. This helps restore full range of motion and reduce nerve irritation. ART is commonly used for issues like frozen shoulder, hip pain, or running-related injuries that haven’t responded to other types of care.
Better Together: A Combined Approach
While each technique offers significant benefits on its own, many patients experience the best results when both methods are used together. Graston excels at breaking down broader areas of chronic scar tissue, while ART precisely targets specific muscles or nerves. Combined with spinal adjustments, the techniques allow your body to hold adjustments longer and heal faster. One patient who couldn’t run for six months due to an injury was able to complete a half-marathon after receiving treatment.
Ready to Move Better?
If tight muscles or old injuries are slowing you down, we’re here to help. Reach out to our Tallapoosa office today to schedule your visit.