Active Release Techniques (ART) is a patented technique that treats muscles, tendons, nerves, fascia, muscles and ligaments. 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. A combination of compression and tension along with shortening and then fully lengthening the treated area through several passes can help relieve pain and dysfunction from both acute and chronic conditions.