What is Myofascial Release?
Myofascial Release is not a typical massage. It
is a specialized body assessment and individualized treatment of
your fascial
restrictions. Myofascial Release techniques
usually begin with light compression, followed by
decompression.
The therapist sustains pressure and follows any
motion that occurs three-dimensionally as the
surrounding myofascial environment releases and
eliminates or reduces the bracing or holding patterns in the
subconscious tissue memory
What is Fascia?
A fascial restriction is similar to a snag in a sweater. Damage
occurs in one area and over time can affect other areas of your
body. "Fascia is a tough connective tissue which spreads
throughout the body in a three dimensional web from head to foot
without interruption.
Fascia interpenetrates every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and
vein as well as all of our internal organs including the heart,
lungs, brain and spinal cord. Therefore, trauma, posture or
inflammation can create a binding down of fascia resulting in
excessive pressure on nerves, muscles, blood vessels, osseous
structures and/or organs." (John F. Barnes, P.T.)
www.myofascialrelease.com. This excessive pressure (fascial
restriction) is similar to the tension of a rubber band and can
be felt (in the form of pain) and seen throughout your body.
Example: Stand in front of a mirror and observe your posture.
You may notice an imbalance of your shoulders and/or hips.
Myofascial Release addresses these issues.
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What systems
benefit
from massage? |
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Muscular System
Relieving soreness,
tension and stiffness
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Respiratory System
Developing respiratory muscles
Assisting in proper breathing
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Lymphatic System
Cleansing the body of
metabolic wastes
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Skeletal System
Relieving stiff joints
Relieving tired aching feet
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Nervous System
Stimulating motor nerves
Relieving restlessness and insomnia
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Digestive System
Stimulating activity of liver
and kidneys
Elimination of waste material
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Integumentary System
Improving tone and elasticity of the skin and
Stimulating blood to help better nourish the skin.
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Circulatory System
Improving oxygen supply
Elimination of metabolic wastes
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Who benefits from massage?
Many of us have various aches and pains, commonly in
the back, neck and shoulders. No matter what your
profession, anyone can benefit from getting a
massage. We have seen results from office personnel,
waitresses, entertainers, mechanics and dealers.
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Massage helps fight stress and
increase performance
Studies by the Touch Research Institute in Florida
show that the benefits of chair massage have quick
results. Immediately after massage sessions, the
subjects experienced a change in brain waves in the
direction of heightened alertness and better
performance on math problems (completed in less time
with fewer errors).
Chair massage helps alleviate common areas of stress
which most people experience in the
office environment. A 15 minute "fusion" massage
relieves tension in neck, back, and shoulder
muscles, reducing irritability and increasing
productivity.
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