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Understanding Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release (MFR) and CranioSacral Therapy (CST) are safe, effective, and extremely gentle forms of stretching and balancing that can reduce or eliminate pain, increase flexibility and have a profound effect on the body’s tissues at a very deep level.

MFR is a holistic hands-on approach that produces consistently effective and lasting results by respecting the wisdom of the patient’s mind-body and it’s ability to self-correct.

The skilled MFR therapist offers powerful ‘hands-on’ healing techniques that can facilitate the health and wellness of their patients and assist them in realizing their fullest potential. MFR techniques provide gentle, sustained pressure into the fascia system to release restrictions which are often the cause of pain and limited motion.

MFR is particularly helpful in the treatment of stubborn or chronic problems that have not been resolved by traditional methods. Promoting mind-body awareness can provide access to emotions and belief systems that may have prevented permanent structural changes. Once this missing information is revealed and released, healing is complete.

Understanding the Fascial System

The fascial system consists of tough connective tissue which spreads, uninterrupted,
throughout the body in a 3-dimensional web. The fascia has an appearance similar to a spider’s web or a sweater. Fascia surrounds, attaches to and infuses every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and internal organ. You can begin to see that each part of the body is connected to every other part by fascia, like the yarn in a sweater.

Therefore, when the fascial system becomes tight or hardens in one area (due to inflammation, disease, surgery, etc.) It can create a drag distantly into seemingly unrelated areas of the body. The fascial system profoundly influenced all other structures and systems of the body. Fascia restrictions exert enormous pressure on pain sensitive structures causing discomfort and/or limiting motion. The restrictions can affect our flexibility and stability, and are a determining factor in our ability to withstand stress and strain. Since many of the standard tests, such as x-rays and MRI’s do not show fascial ‘drag’, it is possible that many people suffering with pain and/or lack of motion may be experiencing undiagnosed myofascial restrictions.