Myofascial Release

Myofascial release is a form of physical therapy for myofascial pain syndrome, a chronic pain disorder caused by sensitivity and tightness in muscle tissues.

Myofascial pain often occurs due to tightness/contraction of muscles and the thin tissues surrounding them, known as fascia. Tightness in specific areas can occur in the immediate area (localized) or other parts of the body (referred).

The pain may originate from specific points within your myofascial tissues called “trigger points.” Myofascial release focuses on reducing pain by easing the tension and tightness in the trigger points.

Myofascial Release
How does myofascial release work?

Most myofascial release treatments take place during manual muscle release session by your therapist. Your therapist will gently release the myofascial tissue and look for stiff or tightened areas. Normal myofascial tissue should feel pliable and elastic.

The therapist will begin releasing and stretching the areas that feel rigid with light manual pressure. These manipulative therapies release contractions of the muscles that put pressure on the surrounding tissue, thus improving muscle function and reducing pain.

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