December 10th, 2010 • Posted by Steven Metzger • Permalink
Healing requires the release of pain, tension and/or trauma from the fascia.
What is the fascia?
The fascia is a seamless web of connective tissue wrapping around the muscles, organs and bones throughout the body. Physical injury, emotional trauma, bad posture, stress, and inflammation all contribute to tightness and restriction in the fascia – a condition that in turn throws off every other part of the body, in a domino-like effect. We are left with imbalance, pain, and impaired function. Since fascia connects throughout the body, we may experience symptoms in one part of the body, when the root cause is in another.
What is myofascial release?
Myofascial release is a soft tissue therapy that reduces pain, increases range of motion, and balances the entire body. The therapy utilizes special techniques that stretch the fascia tissue, effectively releasing accumulated tension and trauma. In response, the fascia becomes more flexible and “reorganizes” itself -- allowing muscles and bones to return to their natural positions.
How is myofascial release different than standard massage?
Standard massage techniques relax muscles – in turn lowering stress and relieving pain. When the surrounding fascia is left storing tension and trauma, however, the healing effect is only temporary, and the body quickly returns to a dysfunctional state. Myofascial release enables the muscles to remain relaxed and balanced for significantly longer after the massage.
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