FROM THE HEART PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC. - Myofascial Release Therapy
 What is Myofascial Release?

Myofascial Release (MFR) is a gentle, safe, effective, hands-on and a whole body treatment designed to meet the needs of patients on an individual basis. It provides sustained, gentle pressure into Myofascial restrictions to eliminate pain and restore movement and function. In order to better comprehend this treatment approach, it is necessary to have a good understanding of the connective tissue or fascial system.
 
The fascia not only covers, but interpenetrates every muscle, bone, blood vessel, nerve and organ including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord. Every cell inside the body is covered by this continuous tissue which runs uninterrupted from head to toe in a densely woven three dimensional web. In reality, each part of the body is connected to, and can influence every other part of the body through the fascia.
 
Under normal and healthy circumstances, the connective tissues are relaxed and able to stretch and elongate as a response to physical demands and the forces of nature. However, when the body undergoes trauma, injury, falls, accidents, surgeries, and/or inflammatory processes, the fascia becomes tight and restricted. The restriction applies tremendous pressure on all of the above mentioned structures creating pain, headaches and limitations of motion. Unfortunately, many standard testing procedures such as x-rays, CAT scans and myelograms are unable to detect fascial restrictions. Consequently, many people suffering with chronic pain, headaches and limited mobility due to fascial restrictions are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. 
 
 
 
 

Myofascial Release has been consistently effective on the following:
 
  • Neck pain
  • Back pain
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Arthritis
  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Pelvic and menstrual problems
  • Sciatica
  • Scars
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Total joint replacements
  • All orthopedic, sports, and neurological injuries
  • Pregnancy and birthing traumas
  • Pediatric and geriatric needs
  • Urinary incontinence and frequency problems
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Tennis Elbow