The Effective Use Of Myofascial Release Therapy

By Young Lindsay


There are many reasons why people experience trauma to the fascia. It may be the result of overuse, injury, inactivity, infection and a number of other reasons. Myofascial release therapy is a safe, gentle, effective way to treat this problem. It deals with the restrictions in the connective tissue, helping to stimulate lymphatic and blood circulation. Pain is reduced and flexibility is increased as a result.

The fascia is a connective tissue web surrounding every muscle, tendon, ligament, bone, tissue and organ in the body. It offers support and protection, forming a cushioning mechanism to allow for comfortable movement.This network of connective tissue can be affected by trauma, overuse, inactivity and a number of other factors.

Some of the problems individuals may experience as a result of this are muscle spasms and pain, chronic back and neck pain, sciatica, headaches and breathing difficulties. Sensations such as numbness and pins and needles may be experienced as well as reduced flexibility. The problem is that X rays and other tests like MRIs do not pick up these types of restrictions. Many patients sit with undiagnosed pain when suffering from trauma of the fascia. Specialist training is required in order to diagnose such a problem and address it competently.

Therapists have to learn how to provide gentle pressure or more intense pressure in a sustained manner. This allows the fascia to elongate naturally without being forced. The therapist has to learn how to identify and move through each restriction in the connective tissue.

At the first session, the therapist will determine just how bad the problem is and then devise a plan of treatment which is discussed with the client. It may be decided to have a session daily or every few days. It may take weeks or even months in some cases to successfully treat a patient. The progress of a patient is carefully monitored using increased flexibility and decreased pain as indicators.

The therapist does not use any creams, oils or machinery in this process and the techniques are different to that of massaging the muscles of the body. The pressure applied is gentle and sustained. The results are measurable and patients who have not experienced relief with other treatments, often respond to this treatment.

The level of pressure applied by therapists may be gentle or more intense and deeper. However, they are careful not to go beyond what a patient is able to tolerate. It is completely safe and all the patient may feel is a slight burning or stretching sensation.

This therapy is available from a wide variety of different therapists. It is important to find out what kind of training and credentials a practitioner has before making an appointment. Reading client testimonials is also another way to find out more about a particular therapist. This treatment can effectively address many orthopedic and soft tissue problems, providing relief for patients who may have been suffering for years.




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