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Myofascial & Trigger Point Release

Myofascial

​Myofascial Release (MFR)  is a holistic, therapeutic approach to manual therapy. This technique is designed to release restrictions such a trigger points, muscle tightness, and dysfunctions in soft tissue called fascia that may cause pain and limit motion in all parts of the body. By targeting specific areas of the fascial system, MFR therapy can help prepare a person for more aggressive forms of strengthening, or provide pain relief with restricted flexibility and movement, thus allowing a person to return to normal movement and greater function.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT:  The majority of MFR work consists of gentle pressure and breathing techniques. Sometimes the motion is very fluid, and at other times your limbs may be held in a light stretch.You may experience some slight discomfort as your tissues release tension. While many patients leave a MFR session feeling very relaxed, it’s not uncommon for there to be some residual muscle soreness. The soreness is thought to result from postural and alignment changes or from the techniques themselves.

 

Benefits:

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  • Head injuries

  • Birth trauma

  • Scoliosis

  • Neurological dysfunction

  • Movement dysfunction

  • Trauma

  • Headaches

  • Constipation

  • Sleep difficulties

  • Joint pain and limited joint movement

  • Back strain

  • Chronic back pain, low back pain, thoracic back pain

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

  • Complex pain complaints

  • Vertigo

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Fibrositis

  • Myofascial pain dysfunction

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Post polio symptoms

  • Thoracic outlet syndrome

  • Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction

  • Trigger points

  • Tender points

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Trigger Point Release

Trigger point release: is a soft tissue technique that works to release painful, tension in muscles and fascia that you would usually experience as “a knot” in the muscle. Manual trigger point therapy is specifically designed to alleviate the source of the pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release. The results and benefits of trigger point therapy are releasing constricted areas in the muscles thus alleviating pain. You can experience a significant decrease in pain after just one treatment. 

 

WHAT TO EXPECT:  The trigger point is eliminated by applying direct pressure and sedating the point. Once the pain is reduced, soft tissue work which may include cupping and scrapping can be applied to restore circulation to the area and remove the waste products. There are many different approaches to trigger point therapy including soft tissue work, deep tissue massage, and ischemic pressure.

 

Benefits:

 

  • Sciatica

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

  • Medial and lateral epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow and tennis elbow, respectively)

  • Whiplash

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Neck pain

  • Back pain

  • Thoracic outlet syndrome

  • Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) disorder​

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