What Is Adhesion Relief / Soft Tissue Therapy?
Adhesion Relief or Soft Tissue Therapy is a hands-on technique that targets adhesions, areas where soft tissue has become stuck or restricted around nerves, blood vessels, or muscles after an injury, overuse, or surgery. These adhesions can limit movement and cause ongoing pain, numbness, or tingling long after the original injury has healed.
Justin Stevenson's approach differs from the more common "pin and stretch" method often used in soft tissue work. Instead, he locates and releases adhesions directly around the nerve itself, which can make treatment faster and more comfortable while still getting to the root of the restriction.
Unlike Shockwave Therapy, Adhesion Relief is typically covered by most insurance plans.
How FreeMVMT Approaches Adhesion Relief
Justin Stevenson, M.S. Kinesiology, has performed this nerve-adhesion-focused technique for 20 of his 25 years in practice. It's an approach that's becoming more recognized nationally, though it's still uncommon among local providers. Learn more about Justin's background on our team page.
Because kinesiology looks at how the whole body moves, Justin evaluates the mechanics contributing to the restriction, not just the site of discomfort.
What to Expect
Initial Assessment
Hands-On Treatment
Insurance-Covered Visits
Outcomes From Adhesion Relief / Soft Tissue Therapy
- Reduced nerve-related pain and tingling: Patients typically notice less discomfort as restricted tissue around the nerve releases.
- Improved range of motion: Releasing adhesions often restores movement that had been limited for months or years.
- A more comfortable path to recovery: Because this technique targets the nerve directly, many patients find it more tolerable than standard soft tissue release methods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Adhesion Relief / Soft Tissue Therapy
Adhesion Relief / Soft Tissue Therapy is a hands-on technique that releases adhesions, areas where soft tissue has become stuck or restricted around nerves, blood vessels, or muscles after an injury, overuse, or surgery.
Many soft tissue techniques use a "pin and stretch" approach. Justin's method instead locates and releases adhesions directly around the nerve itself, which can make treatment faster and more comfortable while still addressing the root restriction.
Yes. Unlike Shockwave Therapy, which is self-pay only, Adhesion Relief / Soft Tissue Therapy is typically covered by most insurance plans.
Because this technique targets the nerve directly rather than the surrounding tissue broadly, most patients find it more comfortable than standard soft tissue release methods.
This approach is often used to address lingering nerve pain, numbness, tingling, and restricted movement that remains after an injury, overuse, or surgery has otherwise healed.
Ready to Learn More About Adhesion Relief / Soft Tissue Therapy?
Justin Stevenson has spent 20 years refining a nerve-focused approach to adhesion release.
If you're dealing with lingering nerve pain, tingling, or restricted movement, this may be worth exploring.
