Many people lose function or flexibility after an injury or if ongoing pain is experienced in the soft tissue of shoulders, hips or the back. Myofascial release therapy is used to release tightness and help with reduction of pain and restriction of motion. The goal of therapy is to loosen the contracted muscles, stimulate their stretch reflex and improve the blood and lymphatic circulation.
A connective tissue web known as the fascia surrounds every tendon, ligament, muscle, bone and organ in the body. This cushion of connective tissue supports and protects, allowing for comfortable motion. When healthy, the tissue is relaxed but it becomes tight when damaged. Blood circulation is restricted and pain can be severe. Loosening and stretch the fascia is necessary for healing to take place, allowing all the contiguous structures to move more freely.
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.
The first appointment will be devoted to establishing the extent of the restriction and suggesting a treatment plan. Follow up sessions may be held weekly or more than once a week. They may continue for weeks or even months, depending on the progress made. The progress is evident by reduced pain and increased range of motion experienced by the patient.
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 pressure applied by a therapist gentle to much deeper. However, it is never beyond the tolerance level of the patient. Communication between the therapist and patient ensures this. Some patients experience a slight burning sensation on their skin but this is quite normal. Others may feel stretching in the area being treated.
There are many different therapists offering this type of treatment. Some are more qualified and experienced than others, making it important to check credentials before just randomly selecting one. If one is found online, it is usually possible to read testimonials from grateful clients. This is often very helpful when trying to make the right decision.
A connective tissue web known as the fascia surrounds every tendon, ligament, muscle, bone and organ in the body. This cushion of connective tissue supports and protects, allowing for comfortable motion. When healthy, the tissue is relaxed but it becomes tight when damaged. Blood circulation is restricted and pain can be severe. Loosening and stretch the fascia is necessary for healing to take place, allowing all the contiguous structures to move more freely.
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.
The first appointment will be devoted to establishing the extent of the restriction and suggesting a treatment plan. Follow up sessions may be held weekly or more than once a week. They may continue for weeks or even months, depending on the progress made. The progress is evident by reduced pain and increased range of motion experienced by the patient.
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 pressure applied by a therapist gentle to much deeper. However, it is never beyond the tolerance level of the patient. Communication between the therapist and patient ensures this. Some patients experience a slight burning sensation on their skin but this is quite normal. Others may feel stretching in the area being treated.
There are many different therapists offering this type of treatment. Some are more qualified and experienced than others, making it important to check credentials before just randomly selecting one. If one is found online, it is usually possible to read testimonials from grateful clients. This is often very helpful when trying to make the right decision.
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