Otsego West Chiropractic

05/11/2023

Here is recent example of how Active Release Technique (ART) was used in our office:

A high school gymnast preparing for a national tournament came to our office with shoulder pain. He was evaluated and found to have rotator cuff overuse. His pain was majorly affecting his ability to train for his upcoming competition.

We began treating this patient using ART, along with AT HOME rehab exercises (PT). He was seen four times over the course of the next three weeks, and by the end of this period was PAIN FREE and competed at nationals.

If you are experiencing pain for any overuse injury, do not hesitate to call our office. We would love to help you get yourself feeling you best!

763-633-9596

otsegowestchiro.com

05/04/2023

Have you ever heard of Active Release Technique (ART)?

➡️ ART is a patented, non-invasive, soft tissue treatment modality used to address many different types of acute and overuse injuries. This does not only pertain to athletes, but also to those who may spend long hours at their computer or working a physical job.

➡️ ART exists to train, encourage, and assist healthcare professionals to identify and resolve conditions that are not properly diagnosed or efficiently treated by conventional methods. Through ART, millions have discovered that they do not have to “just live with” pain or restricted movement, or endure tedious treatment regimens for a chance at full recovery.

Here at Otsego West Chiropractic, we practice ART and believe that this technique genuinely heals more than your average adjustment!

Examples of chronic issues ART can be helpful for:
- muscle tension headaches
- tennis elbow
- carpal tunnel
- shin splints
- tendinitis
- plantar fasciitis
- back, neck, shoulder, knee pain

As well as many others!

Active Release Technique has been used for over 30 years to break up scar tissue, also known as adhesions. This promotes blood circulation, improves flexibility, and releases entrapped nerves for faster healing.

Call us for more information and schedule a consultation! 763-633-9596

04/19/2023

I started Otsego West Chiropractic in 2008 with the help of my wife Nicole. From the beginning we set out to be different than other chiropractic offices by not pressuring patients to pre-pay for dozens of appointments up front.

Our goal is to treat each person with respect. Listening to patients and fixing their problem as soon as possible is our number one priority.

I’m full-body certified in Active Release Techniques (ART). This is a patented, soft tissue treatment modality used to address many different types of acute and overuse injuries. An example of an acute injury would be a rotator cuff strain from a fall, or pulling the hamstring while running hill sprints.

Repetitive overuse injuries are much more common. Not only in athletics, but in those jobs requiring lots of time at the computer or long hours driving. Think of a runner who develops plantar fasciitis or shin splints while training for a marathon; or a hair stylist with neck pain and headaches from holding their arms up for too long. Hip pain is a common complaint in hockey players and dancers; for example, due to over activity of the surrounding hip musculature (More information about ART can be found under the “Services “ tab).

04/19/2023