Cesca Family Chiropractic – Immediate Pain Relief

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) &

Active Release Technique (ART)

Dr. Cesca has chosen the Edge Tool as his equipment of choice for IASTM.

IASTM treatments were developed by experienced medical professionals through years of detailed research. The use of these tools and their effectiveness has been scientifically validated over and over again.

IASTM is another option to resolve pain and tightness in the body. This approach to fascia (connective tissue) work reduces friction which allows a preciseness, sensitivity and depth that cannot be accomplished with the hands, knuckles elbows etc.

IASTM instruments make it easier to detect and treat fascial dysfunction. They magnify the abnormalities (scars, restrictions and adhesions) in the fascia and make it easier to locate the area to treat.

Using a tool focuses the force through an area smaller then your finger with less friction. This allows a more efficient treatment. The goal is to trigger an inflammatory healing response. This will stimulate the production of new collagen and proper, more functional, less painful healing.

Active Release Technique is a hands-on procedure to treat soft tissue dysfunction.

Active Release Technique (ART) is a hands-on, movement-based technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves.

Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.

• acute conditions (pulls, tears, collisions, etc),
• accumulation of small tears (micro-trauma)
• not getting enough oxygen (hypoxia).

Each of these factors can cause your body to produce tough, dense scar tissue in the affected area. This scar tissue binds up and ties down tissues that need to move freely. As scar tissue builds up, muscles become shorter and weaker, tension on tendons causes tendonitis, and nerves can become trapped. This can cause reduced range of motion, loss of strength, and pain. If a nerve is trapped you may also feel tingling, numbness, and weakness.

Common Issues Treated with IASTM and ART

• Cervical sprain/strain (neck pain)
• Lumbar sprain/strain (back pain)
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (wrist pain)
• Plantar Fasciitis (foot pain)
• Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
• Medial Epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)
• Rotator Cuff Tendinitis (shoulder pain)
• Patellofemoral Disorders (knee pain)
• Achilles Tendinitis (ankle pain)

Benefits of IASTM and ART

• Decreases overall time of treatment
• Allows faster rehabilitation/recovery
• Reduces need for anti-inflammatory medication
• Resolves chronic conditions thought to be permanent
• Clients can continue to engage in everyday activities