What is Myofascial Release Therapy?
Myofascial release therapy is a hands-on technique used to manage myofascial pain. “Myo” means muscle, and “Fascial” refers to the connective tissue that covers and supports the muscles throughout your body.
During myofascial release therapy, I don’t focus specifically on your muscles; I focus on releasing tension in your fascial tissues.
Myofascial release therapy is a gentle, constant massage that releases tightness and pain throughout your myofascial tissues. First, I will locate trigger points, or knots, in your fascial tissues. Then, I’ll gently apply pressure until I feel the tension release.
Who Benefits from Myofascial Release Therapy?
Myofascial release therapy may help anyone who has tightness in their fascial tissues. Myofascial release therapy may benefit people who have experienced:
- Physical trauma: From incidences such as falls, car accidents, or whiplash.
- Scarring: From conditions such as frozen shoulder, burns, or surgery.
- Inflammation: From conditions such as bursitis, osteoarthritis, or plantar fasciitis.
- Compressed nerves: From herniated disks or carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Repetitive stress injuries: From heavy lifting or poor posture.
What does Myofascial Release Therapy Treat?
Myofascial release therapy may be used to treat many different health conditions. These conditions may include the following:
- Myofascial pain syndrome: Myofascial pain syndrome causes pain in your connective tissues.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in your hands and wrists.
- Low back pain: Low back pain is caused by strain on the muscles and tendons in your back. It causes a decrease in the motion and flexibility of your spine.
- Temporomandibular joint disorder: This occurs when the muscles around the joints of your jaw become inflamed.
- Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a long-term (chronic) illness that causes muscle and joint pain.
- Chronic migraines: Chronic migraines cause frequent throbbing headaches.
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