Element Sports Performance

Bottom Line: I would be a regular patron of Dr. Young if I actually lived in Seattle, and I am now willing do drive hours out of my way just to visit an active release techniques (A.R.T.) provider. In one session, he succeeded where several over-​priced masseuses failed.
Session: He conducted a thorough initial assessment, asked a lot of questions, and presented the options of treatment for the session, which were either to just treat the pain or to show me strengthening and pain management techniques to do on my own. I chose the latter, and he applied both physical therapy and chiropractic techniques. He introduced me to A.R.T. and taught me some practical exercises that require only a wall, a strap, or a cricket ball. Throughout the session, he was pleasantly personable and conversational.
Results: He warned me about soreness from the treatment, but I had none directly related to it. Instead, I went for a 5-​mile run the very next morning and was glad to feel just plain old sore calf muscles. For the first time in years, I felt only fatigue from running instead of the sensation that something was going to tear. I have regained most of my range of motion, which I will maintain with my usual regiment and follow-​up treatments. I will update this review in a few weeks or months, once I’ve completely implemented the techniques he taught me.
Price: The price included a separate initial assessment (mine was the basic) and the treatment session. He accepts insurance but not Tricare, so I did have to pay out of pocket. In spite of that, I consider the pricing to be reasonable for a chiropractor, and the actual treatment session cost slightly more than a 1-​hour massage session. Given the choice, I’ll be spending my money on sports chiropractors instead of masseuses from now on.
Personal Backstory: Over the years, I had dislocated a knee, sprained both ankles, fell six feet onto my hips, developed plantar fasciitis, and torn a calf muscle. While none of the injuries lead to permanent damage, I have to commit regular time to alleviate stiffness and strengthen minor muscles. Recently, I had fallen out of the routine provided by my previous therapist and chiropractor. Additionally, I slept on a mattress that was the quality of a stiff cot during this last year.
So, I randomly walked into this office on the first day of my vacation desperate to alleviate something in order to make it through walking around for the next four days. He had only one slot open within the hour, because he was booked through the weekend. It was well worth the short wait, because pain has not been a concern for this vacation.