Myofascial Release

Myofascial release is relatively new.  The first course entitled “myofascial release” was taught in the United States in 1870.

Myofascial release is a massage technique and therapeutic treatment applying a gentle form of prolonged stretching.  Prolonged stretching produces a healing effect upon the body tissues, eliminating pain and restoring full range of motion. Fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel, and organ of the body, down to the cellular level. 

Malfunction of the fascial system due to trauma, posture, or inflammation can create a binding down of the fascia, resulting in abnormal pressure on nerves, muscles, bones, or organs. Myofascial release frees up fascia that may be pressing on blood vessels or nerves.  People who suffer from backache, fibromyalgia, sports injuries, headaches and many other complaints benefit from this technique.