Myofascial Release
What is Myofascial Release?
Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. A low load (gentle pressure) applied slowly will allow a viscoelastic medium (fascia) to elongate over a time interval.
Trauma, inflammation and/or surgical procedures create Myofascial restrictions that can produce pressure on pain sensitive structures that do not show up in many of the standard tests (x-rays, CAT scans, MRIs, myelograms, etc.). It is reasonable then that a high percentage of people suffering with pain and/or lack of motion may be having fascial problems, but most go undiagnosed.
The use of Myofascial Release allows us to look at each patient as a unique individual. Our one-on-one therapy sessions are hands-on treatments during which our therapists use a multitude of Myofascial Release techniques and movement therapy. We promote independence through education in proper body mechanics and movement, self treatment instruction, enhancement of strength, improved flexibility and postural and movement awareness.
Hands-On Treatment
Each Myofascial Release Treatment session is performed directly on the skin without oils, creams or machinery. This enables the therapist to accurately detect fascial restrictions and apply the appropriate amount of sustained pressure to facilitate release of the fascia.
Fascia
Fascia is a specialized system of the body that has an appearance similar to a spider’s web or a sweater. Fascia is very densely woven; covering and surrounding every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein, as well as all of our internal organs including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord. It is not just a system of separate coverings; it is one continuous structure that exists from head to toe without interruption. In this way you can see that each part of the entire body is connected to every other part by the fascia, like the yarn in a sweater.
Fascia plays an important role in the support and function of our bodies since it surrounds and attaches to all structures. In the normal healthy state, the fascia is relaxed and wavy in configuration. It has the ability to stretch and move without restriction. When someone experiences physical trauma, emotional trauma, scarring or inflammation, however, the fascia loses its pliability. It becomes tight, restricted and a source of tension to the rest of the body. Trauma such as a fall, car accident, whiplash, surgery or just habitual poor posture and repetitive stress injuries has cumulative effects on the body. The changes trauma causes in the fascial system influences comfort and function of our body. Fascial restrictions can exert excessive pressure causing all kinds of symptoms producing pain, headaches or restriction of motion. Fascial restrictions affect our flexibility and stability and are a determining factor in our ability to withstand stress and perform daily activities. Myofascial release can help to reduce these fascial restrictions.
Myofascial Release Helps these Problems:
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Common Problems: • Back Pain • Headaches • Whiplash • Pelvic Pain • Neck Pain • Sports Injuries • Chronic Pain • Disc Problems - Herniated Disc - Bulging Disc - Degenerative Disc Disease • Migraines • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction • Neurological Dysfunction • Fibromyalgia • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome • Adhesions • Carpal Tunnel • Joint Pain (TMJ) • Painful Scars • Scoliosis • Infants/Children • Sciatica • Myofascial Pain Syndrome • Bursitis • Cervical/Lumbar Injuries • Emotional Trauma • Frozen Shoulder • Plantar Fascitis |
Women’s Health Problems: • Vulvodynia • Interstitial Cystitis • Mastectomy Pain • Painful Intercourse • Urinary Frequency • Problematic Breast Implant • Problematic Breast Reduction Scars • Coccydynia • Endometriosis • Infertility Problems • Urinary Incontinence • Lymphedema • Urinary Urgency • Episiotomy Scars • Pelvic Floor Pain • Pudendal Nerve Entrapment |