Myofascial Release

The word myofascial is derived from the Latin words myo meaning muscle and fascia meaning band. Myofascial release therapy releases tension from the fibrous bands of connecting tissue (fascia). Myofascial release therapy aims to free constrictions or blockages in the fascia, thereby alleviating problems with connective tissue scarring or injury. Throughout the bodies fascial system flow microscopic cells containing energy which has the ability to retain memory. The fascia stores the memory of all injuries, weather they are emotional, physical or mental including injection with a needle.

Myofascial release therapy can help heal chronic pain, headaches, poor posture, physical injuries and emotional stress. Myofascial release can restore balance to the entire body. It can also be used to treat back pain; and conditions like; frozen shoulder, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, menstrual problems, incontinence, tennis or golfer's elbow, sprains, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle spasms, whiplash injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome. Furthermore, myofascial release can be administered to children suffering from birth trauma, head injuries, cerebral palsy, and scoliosis as well.

A myofascial release therapist uses gentle pressure, manipulation and soft stretches that lengthens and realigns fascia. When restricted areas are found, the myofascial release therapist will gently stretch tissues found along the direction of the muscle fibers. This stretch is held for a couple of seconds and sometimes minutes until a softening of the tissue is felt or release is apparent. These stretches are repeated until the tension is gone.

A session may last up to an hour and can be administered one to three times per week depending on a patient's condition. I combine cranisacral therapy along with myofascial release I fell they work well together. A treatment is usually done on a massage table. During a session the client is fully clothed except you will need to remove your shoes and belt (if you wear one). Wear loose fitting clothes this allows for freedom of movement.

The fascia is composed of two main types of fibers allowing it to be very strong yet have a high degree of flexibility. Following all physical and emotional traumas and through poor posture, fascia scars harden in the affected site and along the tension lines imposed on it. This causes the fascial network to lose its cushioning mechanism and internal structures may become pulled out of alignment as the fascial system tightens up. This causes tension in other areas of the body creating a fascial pull. It is therefore possible for a patient to complain of a symptom in one area of the body but the trauma may have originated in another. Fascial restrictions cause misalignment of the structure creating further fascial pull and further physical and emotional discomfort. The fascia is a web of fibers that connect the entire body form head to toe.

I have found that sometimes as I am going through a session with a client memories will begin to surface that may have triggered the original trauma. Sometimes they are very surprised as to the origin of their pain. Especially when there are strong emotions associated with it. Most clients say they feel like they are being unwound.

Call Sandra at 610-998-2894 to make an appointment. You can reach her by e-mail if you have any questions Spiritteaching@earthlink.net.

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