Myofascial Release
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Myofascial Release (MFR)is a safe, effective, hands on technique that utilizes various forms of pressure into the fascial system of the body to relieve restrictions, decrease pain and increase mobility in the body.
Fascia is a densely woven connective tissue that interpenetrates every muscle, bone, nerve and organ of the body. It is continuous from head to toe without interruption and provides support, protection and fluidity to all the cells of the body. Trauma, surgery, repetitive injuries, postural stresses and inflammatory responses can alter the structure of fascial system, leading to pain, impingement syndromes and limited mobility. Stressors of our daily lives can lead to tension in the body which over times restricts the fascial coverings of the autonomic nervous system, leading to increased stress and anxiety. The John F. Barnes approach to structural myofascial release uses gentle, sustained pressure into myofascial structures to restore length and fluidity to tissue that has become shortened and thickened. This approach uses low load (gentle pressure) and longer durations to increase fluidity and flexibility in the connective tissue, leading to decreased pain, improved posture, reduced stress on the autonomic nervous system and better quality of life. |
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