Physiotherapy
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release
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 | Myofascial Release
What
is it? Myofascial release is a specialised treatment technique. It can help
to relieve back, neck, muscle and joint pain and stiffness. The word myofascia comes from Latin; ‘Myo’ means muscle, and fascia
means band. It is the connective tissue that holds our bodies together. As it forms a continuous 3D web, any problems with one part of our body
can affect any other part. So scar tissue, injuries, stress or poor posture, may
have long lasting effects. The
connective tissue tightens up, which in turn causes tightness in other parts of
the body. It also makes you more prone to injuries. Symptoms such as pain,
stiffness, headaches, migraines, tingling and numbness may be due to this. Treatment
After assessment to determine what the problems are, treatment involves stretching and releasing the tight connective tissue. This is a slow, gentle technique which can feel very relaxing.
The
number of sessions depends on the problem and how long it has been present. Many
people feel some relief very quickly, but most problems require a course of
treatment to be fully resolved.
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