MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

Myofascial release (MFR) is a hands-on therapeutic technique widely used to treat pain and restore mobility by targeting the fascia, a thin connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, and organs throughout the body. This gentle approach aims to identify and release areas of tension or restriction in the fascial system, which may have developed due to injury, surgery, trauma, stress, or repetitive movements. By applying sustained pressure to these restricted areas, MFR practitioners seek to alleviate pain, increasing blood flow to the area, reducing inflammation, and improving motion.

By specifically targeting the fascial system, the MFR approach differs from traditional massage, which focuses on relieving muscle spasms to achieve general relaxation. MFR uses specific techniques, such as gentle sustained pressure applied for longer periods to allow fascia time to release; no use of oils or lubricants; and a focus on triggering the piezoelectric effect in fascia, which produces electrical charges that may promote tissue healing and repair at the cellular level.

MFR has been shown to be effective in the treatment of many conditions including headaches, neck pain, back pain, TMJ dysfunction, musculoskeletal and sleep disorders, anxiety and depression, and many more.