Active Release Therapy (A.R.T.) in San Mateo, CA
Hands-On Relief for Muscle, Nerve & Soft Tissue Pain
At High Amplitude Health Chiropractic, we specialize in Active Release Therapy (ART)—a cutting-edge, hands-on treatment that targets the root cause of your pain, not just the symptoms. Located in San Mateo, CA, we offer ART as part of a comprehensive approach to healing soft tissue injuries, restoring mobility, and accelerating recovery.
ART is a patented, manual therapy technique designed to break up scar tissue, adhesions, and restrictions in muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. It works by applying precise tension and movement to affected areas, freeing up stuck tissue and allowing your body to move the way it was meant to—pain-free and unrestricted.
Conditions We Treat with Active Release Therapy
Whether you’re an athlete, a desk worker, or recovering from an injury or surgery, ART can help restore normal function and eliminate pain. We use ART to treat a wide range of muscle and nerve-related conditions, including:
Overuse Injuries & Soft Tissue Dysfunction
- Tendonitis and tendinosis (e.g. tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, Achilles tendinopathy)
- Repetitive strain injuries (common in office workers and manual laborers)
- Shin splints and plantar fasciitis
- Rotator cuff dysfunction and shoulder impingement
Nerve Entrapments & Neuromuscular Issues
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Sciatica (caused by muscular entrapment like piriformis syndrome)
- Radial tunnel syndrome or cubital tunnel syndrome
Muscle & Myofascial Pain Syndromes
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle tightness and restricted mobility
- Trigger points and referred pain
- Postural strain and neck/shoulder tension
Post-Surgical & Injury Rehabilitation
- Adhesions after surgery (e.g. shoulder, hip, knee procedures)
- Scar tissue restriction
- Muscle tears and soft tissue healing support
Why Choose High Amplitude Health for A.R.T.?
Unlike many clinics that focus primarily on chiropractic adjusting, we integrate Active Release Therapy into a whole-body, functional rehabilitation program. Combining ART with chiropractic adjustments, myofascial therapy, assisted stretching, and targeted exercise therapy, we help restore proper movement patterns, reduce pain, and prevent recurrence.
Many of our patients come to us after physical therapy failed to fully resolve their symptoms—especially when soft tissue adhesions and fascial restrictions were left untreated. At High Amplitude Health, we fill that gap with precise, hands-on ART techniques that get you back to doing what you love, faster.
Why Choose High Amplitude Health Chiropractic?
- Expert Practitioners: Dr. John Blenio has 16 years of successfully resolving many different problems using Active Release Therapy.
- Comprehensive Care: Dr. John Blenio provides wholistic treatment plans that address the root cause of your pain.
- State-of-the-Art Facility: Our clinic is equipped with the latest methodologies to support your recovery more quickly and more thoroughly.
Who Benefits from Active Release Therapy?
The short answer? Almost everyone.
Whether you’re chained to a desk, training for your next triathlon, or somewhere in between, Active Release Therapy (ART) is one of the most effective, non-invasive ways to relieve pain, restore mobility, and prevent injury—fast.
✅ Everyday Desk Warriors
If your daily grind involves long hours at a computer, you’re at high risk for neck pain, shoulder tension, and repetitive strain injuries. ART helps undo the damage of poor posture and overuse, releasing tight tissue and reducing discomfort from tech neck, carpal tunnel, and more.
🏋️♂️ Active Individuals & Athletes
From weekend warriors to competitive athletes, we use ART to treat sports injuries, muscular imbalances, and soft tissue restrictions that limit performance. We’ve helped high school athletes, college competitors, and endurance athletes stay in the game and recover faster.
🛑 Those Hoping to Avoid Surgery
If you’ve been told surgery is your only option for sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, or knee pain, consider ART first. Many of our patients experience such significant relief through manual therapy that surgery becomes unnecessary.
🔁 Injuries from Repetitive Motion or Overuse
Whether it’s from lifting, typing, training, or texting—repetitive strain leads to scar tissue and dysfunction. ART targets the root of these issues by restoring proper tension and movement to muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves.
About Dr. John Blenio’s A.R.T. Certification
Dr. John Blenio has been using Active Release Techniques to treat soft tissue and nerve injuries since 2009, and is highly trained across multiple certification levels, including:
- ✅ Upper Extremity – Certified in 2009
- ✅ Upper Extremity Re-Certification – 2013
- ✅ Lower Extremity Certification – 2015
A.R.T. certifications require intensive hands-on training in anatomy, motion assessment, and neuromuscular techniques. Dr. Blenio’s extensive training and 16 years of hands-on experience ensures patients receive the highest level of care with precise, evidence-based techniques.
Ready to Move Pain-Free Again?
If you’re dealing with tight muscles, nerve pain, or an injury that just won’t heal—Active Release Therapy may be your missing link to full recovery.
High Amplitude Health Chiropractic
1730 South Amphlett Blvd., Ste. 206 – San Mateo, CA
(650) 735-1716
Schedule your appointment today and take the first step toward feeling like yourself again.