Myofascial Release is a passive stretching technique that uses feedback from the patient’s tissues to determine the direction, amplitude, and length of the stretch. The therapist relies on this feedback to achieve maximum relaxation of the tight or restricted tissues without the discomfort often associated with intense active stretching. Myofascial Release is a unique form of therapy – it treats not only the injury, but the body as a whole via the fascial system (the tissues under your skin that hold everything in your body together). A slow, gradual pressure allows the body’s tissue to reorganize without force, release physical restrictions, and release the body’s unconscious holding and bracing patterns.
The technique is very different from massage. Its goal is to offer the patient a long term pain relief solution instead of a quick fix. It provides pain relief for a wide range of conditions including postural pain, arthritis, repetitive strain injuries, fibromyalgia, and many more. It is a mild and gentle form of stretching, performed by the therapist that has a profound effect upon the body.
Many people can benefit from Myofascial Release, including (but not limited to): people who have had serious accidents or illnesses in which the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissue have become constricted. These conditions often present themselves as constant muscle or joint pain. Some people even state that their skin hurts or feels like it’s “crawling”. The purpose is to “un-stick” the fibers of the muscles and fascia, releasing deeply held patterns of tension. This relaxes and re-educates the muscle, freeing it to operate within its full capacity.
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