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Myofascial Release (MFR) is a hands on technique which provides sustained pressure into Myofascial restrictions to eliminate pain, headaches and restore motion.  The theory of MFR requires an understanding of the fascial system. 

Fascia is a tough connective tissue which spreads throughout the body in a 3-dimensional web from your head to your feet without interruption.  Trauma, injury, scarring, habitual poor posture or inflammation can create a binding down of fascia resulting in excessive pressure on nerves, muscles, blood vessels, bones and/or organs.  It is thought that an extremely high percentage of people suffering from pain, headaches and/or lack of motion may be having fascial problems.

Fascia is a specialized system of the body which has an appearance similar to a spider's web or sweater.  Fascia is a densely woven covering that interpenetrates every structure of our body.

In this way you can begin to see each part of the entire body is connected to every other part by the fascia, like the yarn in a sweater.

When we experience physical trauma or inflammation the fascia loses its flexibility.  It becomes tight and can exert excessive pressure producing pain, headaches and/or restriction of motion.

The goal of Myofascial Release is to return the individual to a pain free, active lifestyle.

                                  Receiving A Treatment

Prior to receiving a treatment you will be asked to complete a brief and confidential health history form.  The therapist needs to know of any medical conditions you may have, even if you feel they are not related to your area of complaint.  This is necessary because each treatment has a wide range of effects.

After taking the health history, the therapist will assess your standing posture, range of motion, muscle strength, ask your goals and discuss a treatment plan.

Myofascial Release is a gentle, safe and very effective hands on technique that involves applying gentle, sustained pressure into Myofascial restrictions.  Gentle stretch and compression are used to eliminate pain and restore motion.  The "time element" is essential to MFR.  It takes at least 5 minutes for the fascia to begin to release, thus each technique is held for a minimum of 5 minutes.