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What is Myofascial Release?
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If you're living with chronic or acute pain, John F. Barnes myofascial release therapy can help. Myofascial release is a gentle manual therapy that can provide relief from pain and improve mobility. It is perfect for people who are frustrated or have not responded to other traditional methods of care.
Fascia is a strong 3 dimensional fluid like flexible connective soft tissue that supports, surrounds, makes up, and suspends all of our body's structures including nerves, muscle fibers, veins, arteries, cells, organs, bones, and more. It is one continuous 3-dimensional network of web-like fibers that extend from head to toe in a continuous manner.
Myofascial release therapy is a type of manual therapy that aims to release the fascial restrictions found throughout the body. Myofascial restrictions are areas of tightness or fascial adhesions that can develop due to physical and emotional trauma, surgery, stress, and overuse syndromes. These restrictions can lead to pain and decreased mobility and exert tremendous pressure on pain sensitive structures.
Myofascial release therapy involves applying gentle, sustained pressure to the myofascial restrictions. Continuous structural assessments are utilized to identify the local and remote contributors of your pain.
The cause of your pain is often elsewhere from where you are experiencing your pain. The gentle sustained pressures will help to release the restrictions and pressures on pain sensitive structures, and help make regular daily tasks that were painful, such as washing your hair, putting your socks on, or getting in and out of the car, easy and fluid.
With this approach, you can function better, enjoy your life more, and take part again in the activities and time with loved ones that you are missing out on. Each visit is unique and builds on the next, with self care instruction as a part of your care plan. Learn more about JFB Myofascial Release here.
If you are an athlete or if pain is preventing you from exercising and participating in the activities you love, myofascial release therapy can provide a dramatic transformation for you. To learn more contact deBorja Physical Therapy & Myofascial Release today.
We'll make sure that your body is mobile, resilient, strong, and optimized for the performance of life.
Myofascial Release FAQ
We understand that you may have some questions about Myofascial Release and how it works. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you better understand the process.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to answer them.
What are the Benefits of Myofascial Release Therapy?
There are many potential benefits of myofascial release therapy, including:
- Relief from chronic or acute pain
- Reduced inflammation
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Increased range of motion
- Improved posture
- Emotional healing
- Improved sleep
- Return to work
- Fewer or less severe flare ups
- Car rides without suffering afterwards
- Fewer or less painful headaches
- Better enjoyment at social gatherings
- Help in prevention of future problems
- Return to exercise
What Conditions Can Be Helped By Myofascial Release?
Adhesions / Scar Tissue
- Back Pain
- Breast Cancer Tightness and Pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Disc Problems
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Pain
- Headaches
- Hip Pain
- Knee Pain
- Jaw Pain ("TMJ")
- Migraines
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Neck Pain
- Lymphedema
- Pelvic Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Posture Problems
- Radiation Fibrosis/Tightness from Cancer Treatment
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Sinus Pressure
- Shoulder Pain
- Tendinitis
- Unexplained Pain
- Whiplash
How Often Should I Get Myofascial Release?
The frequency of myofascial release therapy will depend on the individual. Some people may need to come in for weekly sessions for several months, while others may only need to come in for a few sessions.
As part of deBorja Physical Therapy's approach, every client is evaluated with a comprehensive history, total body movement, soft tissue, and postural assessment.
John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach not only treats your symptoms, but it allows the therapist to look elsewhere in our body for the cause of your symptoms. We treat the entire mind/body complex. The work can bring you amazing results when you commit to your health, your MFR self care at home, and being open to what is possible.
JFB-MFR is utilized as part of a total body treatment plan for mobility, stability, balance, endurance, and strength so you can be active and move with ease again.
It’s a substantial time and money commitment, but it might be the most important decision you make for your future. This is a decision that will help you get back to an active lifestyle that you can enjoy for yourself and with your friends and your family.
If you're interested in exploring myofascial release therapy as a potential treatment option, please contact deBorja Physical Therapy to schedule a consultation.
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