Myofascial Release Therapy

 

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.

 

This essential “time element” has to do with

the viscous flow and the piezoelectric phenomenon: a low load (gentle pressure) applied slowly will

allow the fascia to elongate.

 

 

When Myofascia is damaged or traumatized it

can become too tight and cause a number of

problems such as:

Headaches, muscle pain & spasms,

 chronic back and neck pain, recurring

injuries, sciatica, breathing difficulties,

numbness sensation and pins and needles,

poor posture and reduced flexibility.

 

 

Things that can cause this once flexible tissue

 (Myofascia) to become too tight are:

• Inflammation

•  Traumas, such as a fall or car accident

•  Work injuries

• Poor posture

• Lack of stretching such as prolonged sitting or standing

 • Emotional/psychological stress

• Repetitive motions, such as factory work or keyboarding

 

 

 

Benefits of Myofascial Massage

• Pain Management

• Loosens Tight Muscles and Tissues

• Elevates Mood