Myofascial Release
Myofascial release is a manual technique, used to
manipulate the fascia. The fascia surrounds all of the organs, muscles,
and bones in the body and can influence the positioning of the
skeleton. The therapist uses their hands to apply various pressures to
the fascia and follow its path in the body. In response to the
pressure, the body releases the pull that the fascia has on surrounding
structures. This release helps to relieve pain and improve postural
alignment.
Structural myofascial therapy aligns and balances the body by lengthening and repositioning the fascia. As fascia is lengthened, it allows the body to move more efficiently. The therapist applies pressure to the body, working the entire fascial network in a systematic way. When the tension in restricted fascia is released, the body can return to its structurally optimal position.
Every day stress, dehydration, repetitive use strain and immobility, trauma and injury, and the continuing pull of gravity will drag the body out of its vertical alignment. The fascia gradually shortens, tightens, and adjusts to accommodate the misalignment. When the body is out of alignment, it creates inefficiency and imbalance resulting in stiffness, discomfort, pain, and loss of energy.
When a body is aligned and balanced, it moves with greater ease. It requires less energy to function. Good posture is effortless and breathing is easier. The body becomes more flexible and more coordinated and performance improves.
Structural myofascial therapy aligns and balances the body by lengthening and repositioning the fascia. As fascia is lengthened, it allows the body to move more efficiently. The therapist applies pressure to the body, working the entire fascial network in a systematic way. When the tension in restricted fascia is released, the body can return to its structurally optimal position.
Every day stress, dehydration, repetitive use strain and immobility, trauma and injury, and the continuing pull of gravity will drag the body out of its vertical alignment. The fascia gradually shortens, tightens, and adjusts to accommodate the misalignment. When the body is out of alignment, it creates inefficiency and imbalance resulting in stiffness, discomfort, pain, and loss of energy.
When a body is aligned and balanced, it moves with greater ease. It requires less energy to function. Good posture is effortless and breathing is easier. The body becomes more flexible and more coordinated and performance improves.
