Sports injuries can be frustrating, painful, and limiting—impacting your ability to train, compete, and move freely. Whether you’re dealing with a pulled hamstring, tennis elbow, shoulder tightness, or chronic muscle pain, injuries can slow you down and, if left untreated, lead to long-term mobility issues. Active Release Technique (ART) Therapy is a proven, hands-on treatment that targets soft tissue injuries, releases muscle adhesions, and restores pain-free movement—helping athletes and active individuals recover faster and perform at their best.

At Brain Health D.C., Dr. Nisreen Tayebjee offers advanced ART therapy in Solana Beach, providing personalized treatment to break up scar tissue, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility. Whether you're an elite athlete, weekend warrior, or fitness enthusiast, Dr. Nisreen’s expertise in sports rehabilitation, functional neurology, and chiropractic care ensures a comprehensive approach to healing and peak performance.

What is Active Release Technique (ART)?

A Cutting-Edge Soft Tissue Therapy for Faster Recovery

Active Release Technique (ART) Therapy is a specialized hands-on treatment designed to target scar tissue, muscle adhesions, and tightness that develop from sports injuries, overuse, and repetitive motion. Unlike general massage or stretching, ART is a precise and highly effective method that breaks up restrictive soft tissue adhesions, restores normal movement, and enhances athletic performance.

How ART Differs from Traditional Massage or Stretching

While massage therapy focuses on general muscle relaxation and stretching aims to increase flexibility, ART goes deeper by:
✔ Targeting specific movement patterns to restore full range of motion.
✔ Breaking up adhesions that limit mobility and cause pain.
✔ Releasing trapped nerves and blood vessels to improve circulation.
✔ Combining movement with manual therapy, ensuring immediate functional improvements.

The Science Behind ART: How It Enhances Healing

When muscles, tendons, and ligaments experience repetitive stress, small tears and inflammation occur. Over time, the body forms scar tissue in an attempt to heal these injuries. Unfortunately, this scar tissue creates stiffness, reduces flexibility, and can lead to chronic pain or weakness.

ART therapy works by:
🔹 Increasing blood flow to speed up healing and reduce inflammation.
🔹 Breaking down adhesions that limit joint and muscle movement.
🔹 Restoring neuromuscular function, improving coordination and strength.

At Brain Health D.C., Dr. Nisreen Tayebjee utilizes advanced ART therapy to help athletes, active individuals, and injury-prone patients regain full mobility, reduce pain, and optimize performance.

Common Sports Injuries Treated with ART

Sports injuries come in many forms, from muscle strains and joint pain to chronic overuse injuries. Whether you’re an athlete pushing your limits or someone who enjoys staying active, repetitive motion, improper movement patterns, and high-impact activities can take a toll on your body. Active Release Technique (ART) Therapy is a powerful solution for breaking down scar tissue, improving mobility, and relieving pain, allowing you to recover faster and perform at your best.

Sports Injuries That Benefit from ART Therapy

✅ Repetitive Strain Injuries

• Tennis Elbow & Golfer’s Elbow: Pain and inflammation in the forearm due to overuse.
• Rotator Cuff Injuries: Shoulder pain caused by muscle tightness and restricted movement.

✅ Sprains & Strains

• Hamstring Pulls & Quad Strains: Common in runners and athletes, causing tightness and discomfort.
• Calf Tightness & Shin Splints: ART therapy helps release tension and improve flexibility in the lower leg.

✅ Tendonitis & Overuse Injuries

• Achilles Tendonitis: Inflammation of the Achilles tendon, common in runners and jumpers.
• Patellar Tendonitis (Runner’s Knee): Pain and stiffness in the knee from repetitive stress.

✅ Neck, Shoulder, & Back Pain

• Often caused by poor posture, heavy lifting, or improper training techniques. ART therapy can restore proper muscle function and alignment.

✅ Post-Surgical Scar Tissue & Mobility Restrictions

• After surgery, scar tissue can limit movement and cause stiffness. ART breaks down restrictive adhesions, helping you regain full mobility.

At Brain Health D.C., Dr. Nisreen Tayebjee specializes in ART therapy for sports injuries in Solana Beach, using a hands-on, movement-based approach to restore pain-free function.

Benefits of ART Therapy for Athletes & Active Individuals

For athletes and active individuals, optimal movement and recovery are key to peak performance. When injuries, muscle tightness, or scar tissue build-up limit mobility, Active Release Technique (ART) Therapy provides a targeted, hands-on approach to relieve pain, restore function, and keep you in the game.

How ART Therapy Helps You Stay Active & Injury-Free

✅ Breaks Up Scar Tissue & Adhesions

• Sports injuries and overuse can cause scar tissue to form, restricting movement and causing stiffness.
• ART therapy breaks down these adhesions, restoring muscle flexibility and joint mobility.

✅ Reduces Pain & Inflammation Naturally

• Unlike medications that mask pain, ART targets the root cause, improving blood flow, reducing swelling, and promoting long-term healing.

✅ Speeds Up Recovery

• Whether recovering from an injury, surgery, or intense training, ART helps accelerate the healing process by restoring proper muscle and nerve function.

✅ Enhances Athletic Performance

• ART isn’t just for injury recovery—it also optimizes movement patterns, increases flexibility, and improves strength, helping athletes perform at their highest level.

✅ Prevents Future Injuries

• Many injuries occur due to muscle imbalances, poor movement mechanics, or repetitive stress.
• ART identifies and corrects these dysfunctions before they turn into chronic issues.

At Brain Health D.C., Dr. Nisreen Tayebjee uses Advanced ART Therapy in Solana Beach to help athletes, weekend warriors, and active individuals recover faster, move better, and prevent injuries.

How to Get Started with ART Therapy

If you're ready to recover faster, relieve pain, and optimize your movement, Active Release Technique (ART) Therapy can be the game-changer you need. Here’s what to expect when you begin your ART therapy journey with Dr. Nisreen Tayebjee in Solana Beach.

Your First Visit: Comprehensive Assessment & Targeted Treatment

When you arrive at Brain Health D.C., Dr. Nisreen will take the time to understand your:
✔ Injury history and areas of discomfort.
✔ Training or activity level to customize treatment to your specific needs.
✔ Mobility, muscle imbalances, and soft tissue restrictions through a hands-on functional assessment.

Your session will include targeted ART therapy to release adhesions, restore flexibility, and improve neuromuscular function—so you’ll leave feeling relief from the very first visit!

How ART Fits into Your Rehabilitation & Performance Plan

ART isn’t just a one-time fix—it’s part of a comprehensive recovery strategy that may include:
🔹 Chiropractic adjustments for spinal alignment and joint mobility.
🔹 Functional neurology techniques to improve brain-body coordination.
🔹 Rehabilitation exercises to correct muscle imbalances and prevent future injuries.
🔹 Nutritional guidance to support muscle recovery and inflammation control.

Ongoing Care & Self-Maintenance

Dr. Nisreen provides personalized self-care strategies to maximize the benefits of ART, including:
🔹 At-home mobility exercises to keep muscles supple and responsive.
🔹 Stretching & strengthening routines tailored to your activity level.
🔹 Follow-up treatments to track progress and make necessary adjustments.

Get Back to Peak Performance with ART Therapy!

Whether you're recovering from an injury, dealing with muscle tightness, or looking to optimize your athletic performance, Active Release Technique (ART) Therapy can help you move pain-free and stay injury-free.

Book Your ART Therapy Session Today!

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1905 Calle Barcelona, Suite 234, Carlsbad, CA 92009

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