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Myofascial Release
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Myofascial Release is a very effective hands-on technique that has
been found to significantly restore motion, change posture and reduce
pain.
Fascia is the tissue that gives your body it’s structural form and
shape. It surrounds the whole body, covering it and can be described
a living body suit. It’s appearance is that of a spider web and
is densely woven, covering and connecting to every part of the body,
including muscle, bone, nerves, arteries and veins, as well as internal
organs (ie: heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord.) Fascia plays an
important role in the support of our bodies since it surrounds and
attaches to all structures. In the normal, healthy state, fascia
is able to move and stretch without restriction. When we experience
physical trauma, scarring, or inflammation, Fascia loses it pliability.
Dehydration occurs in the fascia because of physical and emotional
distress. When this occurs, water is pushed out of the tissue, basically
turning fascia from fluid like to hard, gel-like and sticky, causing
the fascia to not glide as smoothly. It becomes tight, restricted
and a source of tension to the rest of the body.
Myofascial work can be used after trauma such as a fall, whiplash,
surgery, or habitual poor posture. It can be used on any area of the
body as a restricted range of motion, pulling or pain as well as
repetitive stress injuries. Myofascial work strives to reverse the
pattern or restriction by rehydrating the fascia to a fluid-like state
resulting in improved movement and posture, and a reduction or
elimination of pain.
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