139 East 57th Street, Floor 8
Midtown East
Monday to Thursday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Certified provider for 20+ years
Active Release Technique in Manhattan
Hands-on soft-tissue treatment for back, neck, shoulder, and overuse pain from Dr. Michael Calabrese, in Midtown East and on the Lower East Side.
What is Active Release Technique?
Active Release Technique is a hands-on treatment for soft-tissue injuries caused by overuse, trauma, or poor posture. It targets scar tissue and adhesions in muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves that cause pain, stiffness, and restricted movement.
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Find the problem tissue
Dr. Calabrese uses his hands to check muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves for tight or restricted spots while you move through specific ranges of motion.
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Release it with movement
He holds precise pressure on that spot while you move the area. The combination targets adhesions and scar tissue that limit how the tissue slides and stretches.
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Restore how you move
As the tissue moves more freely, pain and stiffness can ease. Care may be combined with Graston Technique, Cox flexion-distraction, or rehab exercises.
What Active Release Technique can help with.
Dr. Calabrese uses Active Release Technique for pain that comes from muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves, including:
Back pain
Upper, mid, or lower back pain from muscle strain, posture, or repetitive use.
Neck and shoulder pain
Stiffness, rotator cuff strain, impingement, and tight upper shoulders.
Sciatica
Pain or numbness along the sciatic nerve linked to tight muscles in the low back or hip.
Headaches
Tension headaches and migraines connected to neck and upper back tightness.
Carpal tunnel and wrist pain
Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand from repetitive desk or phone work.
Overuse injuries
Tendinitis, tennis elbow, and nerve entrapment from repeated motions.
Strains and sprains
Overstretched or torn muscle and ligament fibers from sports or sudden movement.
Foot pain
Heel and arch pain, including plantar fasciitis.
Certified in Active Release Technique for more than 20 years.
Dr. Michael Calabrese completed hundreds of hours of hands-on Active Release Technique training to assess and treat soft-tissue injuries. Look him up in the official provider directory by searching "Calabrese" or "New York, NY".
Two Manhattan offices for Active Release Technique.
103 Norfolk Street
Lower East Side
By appointment only. Text (212) 624-2378 to schedule; texting gets the quickest response.
Insurance and self-pay
Midtown East is in-network with the plans below; coverage varies by policy. Self-pay visits are $225 for the first visit and $125 for follow-ups.
Insurance and payment details- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- MetroPlus
- Oxford Health Plans
- UnitedHealthcare
Active Release Technique questions.
What is Active Release Technique?
Active Release Technique is a hands-on, movement-based treatment for soft-tissue problems. The provider holds targeted pressure on a muscle, tendon, ligament, fascia, or nerve while the patient moves, to break up adhesions that cause pain and limit motion.
How is Active Release Technique different from massage?
Massage usually works broadly across an area. Active Release Technique starts with a hands-on assessment to find the specific tissue causing the problem, then treats that spot with pressure while you move it through a defined range of motion.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on the problem and how long you have had it. Active Release Techniques, the organization that certifies providers, reports that most problems resolve in five or fewer treatments. Dr. Calabrese will recommend a plan after your first exam.
Is Dr. Calabrese a certified Active Release Technique provider?
Yes. Dr. Michael Calabrese has been certified in Active Release Technique for more than 20 years. You can look him up in the official Active Release Techniques provider directory. Open the provider directory.
Does insurance cover Active Release Technique?
Midtown East Chiropractic is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, MetroPlus, Oxford Health Plans, and UnitedHealthcare. Coverage varies by policy. Self-pay visits are $225 for the first visit and $125 for follow-up visits. Call or text (212) 624-2378 with coverage questions.
Where can I get Active Release Technique in Manhattan?
Dr. Calabrese provides Active Release Technique at Midtown East Chiropractic, 139 East 57th Street, Floor 8, and at 103 Norfolk Street on the Lower East Side. Lower East Side visits are by appointment only; text (212) 624-2378 to schedule.
Book an Active Release Technique visit.
Book online for Midtown East, or call or text (212) 624-2378. Texting gets the quickest response.