Fascia
- Fascia is a thin layer of connective tissue that surrounds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place. Fascia essentially clings tightly to all structures, providing stability throughout the body.
Myofascial Release
- Myofascial release is an effective approach to treat the myofascial system to release these soft tissue adhesions, to eliminate pain, restore motion, improve circulation, and increase tissue elasticity.
Benefits of Myofascial Release
- Reduces pain and tension
- Pain causes both emotional and physical stresses to the body. In some instances, the pain patterns develop and thus a person feels as if the pain has reached all parts of the body. Myofascial release not only works on painful parts, but it also addresses other dysfunctional areas throughout a person’s body. It works through enabling the nerve receptors, lymph and blood to work efficiently. Furthermore, it enhances the secretion of endorphins and thus eliminates the requirement of other prescription drugs.
- Improves Flexibility, Mobility and Posture
- Myofascial release helps improve flexibility, mobility and posture. It works by releasing tension in the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds muscles. This release can help reduce pain, improve range of motion and posture.
- Enhances blood circulation
- Myofascial release enhances blood flow and enables nutrients to reach the desired tissues, while making sure that metabolic wastes are removed. In fact, most circulatory conditions could possibly be alleviated or helped through releasing the fascia responsible for preventing optimal function of the body.
- Boosts nerve function
- Key symptoms of nerve pain include tingling, numbness or pain in one’s legs and arms. The cause of these symptoms is basically fascia adhesions that are pressing on the nerves. By using myofascial release, the pressure being placed on nerves is released providing relief to affected areas.
- Strengthens immune system
- One of the most important systems in the body is the immune system as it helps to guard against infections and heal wounds. If the lymphatic flow is affected due to fascia pulls, the immune system’s function is compromised. Myofascial release enhances lymph circulation in the entire body and this accelerates recovery from illnesses and injuries.