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Active Release Technique

WHAT IS ART?

ART, also known as Active Release Technique, is a hands-on technique that treats scaring and impairments in soft tissue (muscles, tendons, fascia, ligaments, and nerves). ART requires precision and lots of training. As the only soft tissue therapy that has ever been patented, only certified ART experts such as Dr. Mati are fully qualified in administering the technique-which includes over 500 protocols. Certified chiropractors are diligently trained in administering direct, precise tension using the exact dynamism to ensure the stable tissue mobility. In most cases, following a consistent treatment regimen can restore tissue function with minimal treatment time. 

 

WHAT CAUSES TISSUE DAMAGE IN THE FIRST PLACE?

 

An adhesion normally develops from one of three ways:

  • Trauma: trauma is typically due to a fall or accident
  • Overuse: overuse typically arises from exercising and is usually characterized as a repetitive motion injury
  • Constant pressure/tension: Tension builds up after sitting in the same position, often with poor posture, for an extended period of time

 

Adhesions limit blood flow from the impacted tissue, shorten the muscle fibers, and decreases tissue function. Pain, weakness and numbness occur when adhesions put pressure surrounding nerve.

The soft tissue changes that occur following an injury are:

  1. INFLAMMATION: occurs in the first 24-72 hours of the injury
  2. STRINGY MUSCLES LESIONS: occurs 2 days-2 weeks after injury
  3. LUMPY TISSUE, PALPABLE ADHESIONS: occurs 2 weeks-3 months after the injury
  4. LEATHERY TISSUE, CHANGES SLOWLY AND IS MORE CHRONIC: occurs 3 months and several years after the injury has occurred

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Testimonials

SCCC - TeewaL - Chiropractic Patient

Resolved injuries!

Dr. Mati is very knowledgeable and helpful. Had a lot of issues with my body due to lack of stretching...

Teewa L. (San Jose, CA)

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Skilled female chiropractor!

Can't recommend Dr Mati enough. She's a very knowledgeable, confident, and skilled chiropractor. To top it off, she's one of...

Irina G. (San Jose, CA)

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Back pain and sciatica kind of pain resolved!

I have been having chronic back pain and sciatica kind of pain. I tried many therapies to relieve the symptoms...

Khin P. (Santa Clara, CA)

SCCC - TaylorH - Chiropractic Patient

Great adjustments and cupping!

THANK GOODNESS FOR SC-CC! My husband could hardly walk until Dr. Mati helped readjust, massage, cup and hypervolt his body...

Taylor H. (San Jose, CA)

SCCC - LeslieN - Chiropractic Patient

Best chiropractor for pregnancy!

I always feel great after a session with Dr. Mati. I definitely needed to see her more frequently with my...

Leslie N. (San Jose, CA)

Wayland Q

Have been getting better weekly

Dr. Chon took his time to exam and treat me. He didn't push for extra treatment or a long drawn...

Wayland Q. (Santa Clara, CA)

Ryan S.

Super nice and helpful

My experience with Dr. Chon has been very pleasant. Super nice and helpful. He took the time to assess and...

Ryan S. (San Jose, CA)

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Best accident injury treatment in San Jose!!!

Got in an accident last November and got my back injured pretty bad. Found Santa Clara Custom Chiropractic through yelp...

Yuhh M. (Sunnyvale, CA)

It’s A Great Place

Overall, as a person who is a mother, an athlete, has an office job and has recently been in a...

Natasha "Tash" S. (San Jose, CA)

SCCC - SpencerH - Chiropractic Patient

Relief from adjustment!

Dr Mati pointed out a few things no other chiropractor had noticed, and she was able to provide both stretching...

Spencer H. (San Jose, CA)

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