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- before, during, and after treatment.
Identify any areas of tenderness, tightness, numbness, or tingling on the body. Also be aware of areas with restricted movement.
– Allow your body to move. As movement occurs, fascial restrictions are being released. When you're moving and your body says "stop" - hold that position. Now you're listening to your body even more deeply.
experienced during or after your treatment session with your therapist. The fascial system holds emotions in the body in the form of pain that may be preventing you from getting better. Often, with the release of emotions, the pain will decrease and you will feel better. Cry, laugh, shout, roar. This office is a safe place for releasing stuck physical and emotional restrictions.
- Myofascial Release Therapy hydrates your fascia, requiring water. As released restrictions allow circulation to areas of your body, your body needs water to flush the tissues. Additionally, hydration does not happen with a bunch of water at one time. It happens over time. Make a conscious effort to drink water as you receive MFR.
- Allow yourself to soften your experience of pain. Instead of identifying with the pain, become aware of the “sensations” occurring in your body. Concentrate on the areas where sensations are present. Be sure to communicate sensations outside your comfort zone. Know the difference between therapeutic "this will help me" pain and "ouch, please stop" pain.
- You may experience setbacks. Sometimes, this is part of the healing process. Keep focusing on your goals and the progress you have already made to help you through each treatment session. You are on your way!
- As you breathe, imagine that you are blowing air out of your body through the area that is producing the most sensation. This type of breathing puts you in touch with your body and thereby enhances your body awareness.
-Your intuitive brain will communicate with you in images, sounds, and feelings - not words. If you'd like, share any messages from your intuition with your therapist to help locate the source of your pain.
- Even things that may seem non-related, silly or embarrassing. The more you communicate with your therapist, the more he can help you. He will never judge you. Sometimes, he will not even verbably acknowledge your words, but he is listening deeply and intently.
- Remember to reinforce your intention to enjoy a pain-free, active lifestyle by giving yourself messages such as
“I am getting better everyday.”
Visualize the attainment of your goal. Establish a time-frame for this to occur. If goals are not completed on time,
it is O.K. Stay focused and know that the healing will occur.
Remember that “pain is simply a signal or message your body is trying to give you.” By listening to your pain and relaying these messages to your therapist, the road to recovery will seem more within your reach.
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