ART (Active Release Technique)

If you’re struggling with muscle tightness, pain, or limited movement, Active Release Technique (ART) may be the key to restoring your comfort and mobility.

This highly specialized, movement-based therapy is designed to treat soft tissue injuries and chronic conditions by targeting the root causes of muscle and tendon discomfort.

At Burghealth Physical Medicine, our certified ART practitioner, Dr. Sam Richards, is an expert in using this advanced technique to provide relief from sports injuries, repetitive strain, and other soft tissue issues.

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What is Active Release Technique?

ART is a patented, state-of-the-art manual therapy designed to address problems affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves.

Unlike traditional massage, ART combines skilled hands-on evaluation with targeted movements to identify and release areas of scar tissue, adhesions, and nerve entrapment that limit motion and cause pain.

This technique is widely trusted by professional athletes and active individuals across the Tampa Bay area for its rapid and lasting results.

Expertise You Can Trust

Dr. Sam Richards is fully certified in all aspects of ART, including:

• Upper extremity protocols (Levels 1 & 2)
• Lower extremity protocols (Levels 1 & 2)

• Spine protocols
• Nerve protocols

His extensive training ensures that every session is performed with expert knowledge of anatomy, neurology, and biomechanics to maximize your recovery.

Conditions Effectively Treated with ART

Dr. Richards uses the Active Release Technique to help with a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, including but not limited to:

• Headaches and migraines
• Chronic back pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Shin splints
• Shoulder pain and discomfort
• Sciatica
• Plantar fasciitis
• Knee pain and injuries
• Tennis elbow

Because ART treats the root cause of soft tissue dysfunction, many patients experience significant improvements quickly, often with permanent relief.

What Happens During an ART Session?

Each treatment combines detailed examination and hands-on therapy.

Dr. Richards uses expert palpation to assess muscle texture, tension, and mobility. Areas showing abnormal tightness or adhesions are treated by applying precise tension while guiding patients through specific movements.

With over 500 individualized treatment protocols, ART is tailored to your unique condition rather than following a “one size fits all” approach.

This precision helps restore normal tissue function and range of motion effectively.

Start Your Path to Healing Today

If muscle pain, stiffness, or nerve symptoms are limiting your lifestyle or athletic performance, it’s time to explore how Dr. Richards Active Release Technique in St Petersburg can help.

Call us today at (727) 289-9148 to schedule your consultation and find out if ART is right for you.