We are an Active Release Technique clinic.  When you come for your first visit, we will first perform functional tests where we actively check to see if all muscles are doing their share to produce a motion. We follow with a provocative test: “Show me what you do to provoke your symptoms.” We then treat using ART, Graston, etc. Functional and provocative tests are repeated immediately to ensure progress. In other words, you will be treated on your first visit for the specific pain that you're experiencing after you go through the motions causing pain.  And, before you leave, you'll be repeating those motions with less and less pain!