Myofascial Release (MFR) – What is it?

Myofascial Release (MFR) is a manual therapy approach (in other words, the practitioner uses his/her hands to treat your body while you are on a comfortable treatment table). MFR utilizes techniques that are very different from other forms of manual therapy. The therapist finds restrictions in your myofascial system (myo = muscles; fascia = connective tissues) and gently stretches, or “releases”, those restrictions to improve function, minimize pain, and restore individuals to an optimal life experience. Because the fascial system is a continuous, uninterrupted 3-dimensional web that runs from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet, it directly impacts and influences every system and motion center of the body.

I take a holistic, or “whole body” approach in every session. For example, even if your primary issue is neck stiffness or pain, I might release restrictions in your ribcage, pelvis, arms, and legs because every part of your body affects every other part of your body via the fascial web. Fascial restrictions, which do not appear on standard medical tests (x-rays, MFRI’s, CT scans, etc), are frequently the root cause of chronic pain, immobility, and/or decreased function in millions of frustrated clients.

Myofascial Release (MFR) – What can it do for you?

Since Myofascial Release looks to the entire body for its answers, many physical and emotional ailments can be addressed through this modality. It is my goal to help you reduce pain, restore motion and/or increase athletic performance.