All About Myofascial Release

Maybe you have heard the term “myofascial release” but really don’t know what it is all about.  This educational talk will answer your questions. Myofascial release (MFR) is a whole body hands-on manual therapy technique, which addresses the fascial system. The fascia is a three-dimensional web which surrounds every bone, muscle, nerve, organ and vessel in the body. It is made up of elastin, collagen and a fluid. When restrictions develop in the fascia, whether from trauma, repetitive training, or poor posture, those restrictions create pain, swelling, misalignments, poor muscular biomechanics, and decreased range of motion, strength, and lameness. This results in a loss of pliability, whereupon the collagen becomes dense and fibrous, and the ground substance can solidify.

Myofascial release is used to elongate fascial tissue and relieve pressure from these painful and sensitive areas to restore motion and power. It is a gentle, non-injurious treatment modality that is…