Myofascial Release is the Core of Our Treatment Program
Pain Free Performance has had great success in treating problems that have been unresponsive to previous therapies. There are many reasons for this. First and foremost is my advanced training in Myofascial Release. Myofascial Release treats the whole person. Muscular pain patterns tend to refer pain to other parts of the body. We may feel pain in one part of our body, and although that may be a site of muscular tension, it may not be the problem. Yes, that area needs to be addressed, but it may not be the underlying problem. If I don’t treat the underlying problem, you may get temporary pain relief; however, it will either recur at the same site or in a different area.
Myofascial Release is a whole-body technique that addresses connective tissue restrictions within the body. Gentle, sustained pressure is applied directly on the skin, without oils or gels. Pressure is maintained for a minimum of 2 minutes, which allows the restricted area to reorganize and lengthen.
Myofascial Release addresses the fascial system. Fascia is a tough connective tissue that spreads throughout the body in a continuous three-dimensional web from head to foot. Trauma, poor posture, or inflammation can create a binding down of fascia, resulting in excess pressure on nerves, muscles, blood vessels, osseous structures, and/or organs. Since many of the standard tests, such as X-rays, MRI, and CT scans, do not show the fascial restrictions, it is believed that an extremely high percentage of people suffering with pain and/or lack of motion may be having fascial problems, but most go undiagnosed.
Myofascial Release is a hands-on technique that facilitates a stretch into restricted soft tissue by applying low-grade, sustained pressure to the restricted tissue barrier. After 90-120 seconds, the tissue will undergo histological length changes, allowing the first release to be felt. The therapist follows the release into a new tissue barrier and holds again until a second release is felt. After a series of releases occur, the tissue will become soft and pliable, taking pressure off pain-sensitive tissue and restoring alignment and mobility. By elongating the fascial system, we can restore the efficiency of the neuromuscular elements and proper mechanical length of the connective tissues, thereby restoring the natural abilities of coordination, strength, power, and unrestricted motion to our bodies.
In most musculoskeletal conditions, Myofascial Release has proven to be one of the most effective manual therapy techniques for long-term pain reduction.
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