Precision That Gets Results
Tight muscles that won’t loosen. Pain that keeps coming back. Mobility you can’t seem to reclaim. The root cause is almost always adhesions — and we are the only clinic in the Lake Travis area with Full Body ART® certification to eliminate them precisely, anywhere in the body.
80%
avg. improvement rate
5
visits or fewer, most cases
500+
specific ART® protocols
WHAT IS IT
Adhesion Release Therapy Explained
Adhesion release therapy is a specialized form of soft tissue treatment that targets fibrotic adhesions — areas of dense scar tissue that form within muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and joint capsules. These adhesions develop from overuse, repetitive strain, injury, dehydration, or insufficient recovery, and they are the underlying cause of most chronic pain and mobility problems.
Unlike general massage or stretching, adhesion release therapy works at the microscopic tissue level — identifying and releasing the specific structures that are restricted, stuck, or impaired. When performed correctly, the results are fast, measurable, and lasting.
CLINICAL DEFINITION
A muscle adhesion is an area of fibrotic tissue within the muscle belly that shortens the muscle, reduces elasticity, impairs blood flow, and restricts normal glide between adjacent structures. Adhesions also form in ligamentous structures, including the shoulder and hip capsule, causing joint stiffness and pain that doesn’t resolve with rest or conventional treatment.
SIGNS YOU HAVE ADHESIONS
What Adhesions Feel Like
Most patients have had adhesions for months or years before connecting the dots. These are the most common signs:
Muscle Tightness That Won’t Release
Stretching and foam rolling provide temporary relief but nothing holds — because you’re not addressing the adhesion itself.
Limited Range of Motion
Your shoulder, hip, or spine doesn’t move as far as it should, even without significant pain.
Chronic or Recurring Pain
The same area keeps flaring up. Treatment helps briefly, then the pattern returns.
Weakness or Power Loss
Restricted tissue limits muscle recruitment and force production — common in athletes experiencing unexplained performance drops.
Nerve-Like Symptoms
Tingling, numbness, or radiating discomfort — adhesions can entrap nerves and blood vessels along their path.
Compensation Patterns
Your body reroutes movement around a restriction, loading other structures and creating secondary problems.
THE PROCESS
How Adhesion Release Therapy Works
Our approach combines diagnostic precision with active patient participation — producing results that passive treatment cannot achieve.
STEP 1
Movement Assessment
We identify exactly where restrictions exist and which tissues are involved using a comprehensive movement and palpation evaluation — not a guess, a diagnosis.
STEP 2
Precise Protocol Selection
From over 500 specific ART® protocols, Dr. Matt selects the exact technique for your tissue, your region, and your movement pattern. No two treatment plans are the same.
STEP 3
Active Release Techniques
Precisely directed tension is combined with active patient movement to engage reciprocal inhibition — the most efficient mechanism for adhesion release and range of motion restoration.
STEP 4
Reinforce & Prevent
Functional mobility work and targeted exercises reinforce healthy tissue patterns to prevent re-accumulation. We address the cause, not just the symptom.
WHY ART
The Gold Standard in Soft Tissue Treatment
Active Release Techniques (ART®) is a patented, movement-based system with over 500 specific protocols for identifying and treating soft tissue problems. It is not a massage style — it is a diagnostic and treatment system trusted by professional and Olympic sports teams worldwide.
The difference between ART® and general soft tissue work is the difference between a scalpel and a butter knife. Both are tools. Only one is precise enough to do the job.
SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON
How We Compare
Not all soft tissue treatment is equal. Here’s how ART® adhesion release stacks up against the alternatives:
| Factor | ART® at Kinetix | General Massage | Stretching / PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue Specificity | Individual fibers & structures | Broad regional | Broad regional |
| Diagnostic | Yes — palpation + protocol | No | Limited |
| Active Patient Motion | Yes — core to the method | No | Sometimes |
| Addresses Adhesions | Direct, specific release | Indirect, temporary | Minimal |
| Typical Timeline | 3–5 visits | Ongoing | Weeks to months |
| Results | Measurable, lasting | Temporary relief | Viriable |
unique credential
The Only Full Body ART® Certified Provider in Lakeway & West Austin
Most ART® providers hold partial certification — Upper Extremity only, or Spine only. That limits what they can find and what they can fix. Dr. Matt holds Full Body Level 1 certification, covering every region from jaw to foot. This matters because adhesions almost never stay in one place.
Shoulder pain often originates in the neck. Knee pain frequently stems from the hip. Hamstring restrictions trace back to the lumbar spine. Treating only the region where pain presents — and missing the source — is why most patients cycle through providers without resolution.
Upper body — hands, wrists, arms, Upper body
Lower body — feet, ankles, legs, knees, hips
Spine and torso — head, neck, back, ribs
Annual recertification — always current best practices
Listed on the official ART® provider directory
Full Body ART®
Complete upper extremity, lower extremity, and spine certification — the only provider in the area
TPI Medical Level 2
Golf-specific movement and injury expertise — ideal for golfers with adhesion-related swing restrictions
SFMA Certified
Selective Functional Movement Assessment — identifies the true root cause of movement dysfunction
NFL-Trained Techniques
Advanced soft tissue training alongside team doctors from the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos
what we treat
Conditions Resolved with Adhesion Release Therapy
Adhesions form wherever tissue is overloaded or under-recovered. These are the most common presentations we see at Kinetix.
Golf-Related Adhesions
- Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis)
- Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
- Hip rotation restrictions limiting power
- Thoracic spine stiffness affecting turn
- Shoulder impingement from swing mechanics
- Low back pain from rotational load
Athletic Overuse Injuries
- IT band syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendonitis
- Runner’s knee (patellofemoral)
- Rotator cuff impingement
- CrossFit shoulder & elbow overuse
Desk / Occupational Injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Neck pain & cervicogenic headaches
- Upper back tension between shoulder blades
- Shoulder restriction from keyboard posture
- Low back pain from prolonged sitting
- Forearm flexor / extensor tightness
Joint Capsule Adhesions
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Hip capsule restriction
- Shoulder impingement
- Limited internal rotation (golfers, throwers)
- Post-surgical stiffness
Nerve Entrapment Syndromes
- Sciatica (piriformis entrapment)
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Ulnar nerve entrapment
- Numbness / tingling in hands or feet
- Radiculopathy-like presentations
Chronic Pain & Failed Treatment
- Conditions that haven’t responded to massage or PT
- Chronic tension headaches
- TMJ dysfunction
- Recurring injuries at the same location
- Post-injury mobility that never fully returned
What to Expect
Your Adhesion Release Treatment at Kinetix
We don’t do rushed, generic appointments. Every visit is hands-on, focused, and productive.
First Visit
Comprehensive assessment + initial treatment
60 min
Detailed history — onset, aggravating factors, activity demands, prior treatment
SFMA movement screen to identify dysfunction and compensation patterns
ART® palpation assessment — feeling tissue texture, adhesion location, and movement restrictions
Protocol selection from 500+ specific ART® techniques based on your findings
Initial active release treatment — most patients notice change in this session
Home care guidance and realistic timeline for your specific presentation
Follow-Up Visits
Progressive treatment building on results
20-30 min
Progress tracking — measuring pain reduction, range of motion gains, and functional improvement
Tissue reassessment — palpation confirms what has changed and what remains
Advanced protocol progression — building on prior session results
New area treatment as related restrictions are identified and cleared
Corrective exercise integration — reinforcing tissue health between visits
Most patients complete treatment in 3–5 visits. Average: fewer than 5.
Patient Results
Real People. Measurable Outcomes.
★★★★★
Dr. Matt has truly changed my life. As a competitive athlete and owner of CrossFit Lake Travis, I’ve struggled with chronic tightness and shoulder pain for years. He is the only person who has ever been able to relieve that pain — something countless others haven’t been able to do.
Coach Karli
CrossFit Lake Travis Owner, Coach & Games Athlete
★★★★★
After 3 sessions, the pain was gone. I was shocked. He worked on areas of my leg and hips that I had no clue were even connected to my hamstring. I would recommend Dr. Centofonti a thousand times over.
Arian
Kinetix Patient
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything patients ask before their first visit. If you have a question not answered here, call us at 512-730-0284.
What is adhesion release therapy?
Adhesion release therapy is a specialized form of soft tissue treatment that targets fibrotic adhesions — areas of dense, restrictive scar tissue that form within muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and joint capsules. These adhesions develop from overuse, injury, or lack of movement, causing pain, tightness, and restricted range of motion.
At Kinetix, we use Active Release Techniques (ART®), the gold standard in adhesion release, which combines precisely directed tension with specific patient movements to break down adhesions and restore normal tissue function.
Is there an adhesion specialist near me in the Lake Travis area?
Yes. Dr. Matt Centofonti at Kinetix Sport + Spine in Spicewood, TX is the only Full Body ART® certified adhesion release provider in the Lakeway, Bee Cave, and West Austin area. Full Body certification means he can treat adhesions anywhere from head to toe — not just one region of the body.
The clinic is located inside CrossFit Lake Travis at 5324 Reimers-Peacock Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669. Call 512-730-0284 or book online.
How is adhesion release therapy different from massage?
Massage therapy uses broad, general pressure to promote muscle relaxation. Adhesion release therapy using ART® is a diagnostic, protocol-driven system with over 500 specific techniques that target individual tissues — specific muscle fibers, fascial planes, tendon sheaths, ligaments, and nerve interfaces.
ART® actively engages the patient in movement during treatment, which recruits reciprocal inhibition and allows for more efficient and complete release of adhesions. Most patients see measurable improvement within 5 visits or fewer — a timeline general massage cannot typically achieve for adhesion-related conditions.
How many sessions does adhesion treatment take?
Most patients experience significant improvement in 3–5 sessions. ART® has an 80% average improvement rate across conditions, and many patients report noticeable change after their very first session. The exact number of sessions depends on the severity, chronicity, and location of the adhesions.
At your first visit, Dr. Matt will assess the tissue and give you a realistic treatment timeline based on your specific presentation — not a vague “come back indefinitely” approach.
What conditions are treated with adhesion release therapy?
Adhesion release therapy is effective for a wide range of conditions including: chronic neck and back pain, shoulder impingement and frozen shoulder, golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow, hip and IT band restrictions, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, and repetitive strain injuries. Because adhesions form anywhere in the soft tissue system, Full Body ART® certification allows Dr. Matt to treat the entire body.
Does adhesion release therapy hurt?
Adhesion release therapy involves working through restricted, fibrotic tissue, which produces a sensation patients often describe as a “productive discomfort” — the feeling of something releasing. Most find this distinctly different from sharp or alarming pain, and the discomfort reduces significantly after the first 1–2 sessions as adhesions begin to clear. Dr. Matt works within your tolerance and adjusts treatment intensity based on real-time tissue feedback.
Kinetix operates on a transparent, pay-as-you-go model — no contracts, no prepaid packages, no hidden fees. We do not bill insurance directly, but we can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement if you have benefits that cover chiropractic or soft tissue therapy. Call us at 512-730-0284 for current pricing.
Do you accept insurance for adhesion release therapy?
Kinetix operates on a transparent, pay-as-you-go model — no contracts, no prepaid packages, no hidden fees. We do not bill insurance directly, but we can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement if you have benefits that cover chiropractic or soft tissue therapy. Call us at 512-730-0284 for current pricing.
Can adhesion release therapy help my golf game?
Yes — and this is one of the most common reasons golfers come to Kinetix. Hip rotation restrictions, thoracic spine stiffness, shoulder tightness, and forearm tension are all adhesion-driven limitations that directly impact swing mechanics. As the only dual-certified TPI Medical + Fitness provider in the Lake Travis area, Dr. Matt combines adhesion release with golf-specific movement assessment to address both the tissue restriction and the swing fault it creates.
Serving West Austin
Adhesion Release Therapy
Near Lakeway, Bee Cave & Spicewood
Kinetix Sport + Spine is located inside CrossFit Lake Travis in Spicewood, TX — easily accessible from across the Lake Travis corridor. We are the only Full Body ART® certified adhesion release provider serving this area.
Whether you’re a golfer at Spanish Oaks or Lakecliff, a CrossFit athlete, a runner, or a desk worker dealing with chronic tightness — if you’re in West Austin, you don’t need to drive to the city for this level of care.
📍 Lakeway
📍 Bee Cave
📍 Spicewood
📍 Briarcliff
📍 West Austin
📍 Marble Falls
📍 Lake Travis Area