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Myofascial Release Therapy

Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) works on your fascia which runs like a three dimensional web throughout the body.

Specific Therapies
Fibromyalgia
Expecting and New Mothers
Athletic Performance
Back Pain
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Cramping and Menstrual Pain
Headaches & migraines
• Scar Restrictions
• Jaw Pain (TMJ)
Neck Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Compartment Syndrome
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Depression, Anxiety, & Fatigue
• Scar Releases
• Breast Surgery Recovery
• Postural Alignment
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Releasing fascial restrictions helps remove pressure from pain sensitive structures. The lengthened fascia also creates space for easier movement and a greater range of motion. MFR hydrates fascia, thus allowing the fascial structures to glide upon one another more easily. MFR opens space for fluid and energy movement, facilitating greater circulation and communication - allowing the body to heal.

fascial web with restrictionFascia
Fascia is a combination of elastin fibers, collagen fibers and a gelatinous ground substance. This matrix surrounds each muscle cell, each muscle fibril, each muscle fiber, and each muscle. Fascia actually surrounds every nerve, each organ, and every bone as well. It wraps around the brain and the spinal cord, forming the dura. When it dehydrates, fascia becomes like glue. It not only loses its mobility, but it also can exert force on underlying structures - up to 2,000 lbs per square inch! This tension can create pain when this fascial force is applied directly into pain-sensative structures. The tension can also reduce range of motion in joints, cause muscle pain when muscles have to work against tight fascia, and can even cause bizarre, seemingly unrelated symptoms when fascia entraps nerves.

`The Fascial Web
Fascia runs through the body in a web. Traditional Therapy will often address muscles and their insertions and origins. Fascia can form longer lines of tension such as those running from your right shoulder to the left hip. Restrictions in the fascial web can cause strange referred pain and discomfort. For example, tension in the left quadriceps could refer discomfort into the left side of your diaphragm. Additionally, dysfunction in your lower spine can easily cause headaches. Therefore, myofascial release does not simply treat a patient's symptom. We asses the body for myofascial restrictions and work with the client to relieve the restriction.

MFR Techniques
Myofascial Release incorporates many new types of body manipulation to improve movement and function. For example, one technique Spencer uses to relieve restrictions in the lower back is a cross-hand technique, with one hand on the crest of the hip and the other on the lower ribs. His hands will sink into the fascia and then move away from one another. Sustained, light force allows the fascia to release in a slow, non-linear manner. The release will allow him to then follow the body's cues to the next area. MFR allows you and Spencer to work together to find the spiral of restrictions casing the your pain.

To learn more about a typical myofascial release session, please email or call Spencer:
Spencer@BroadleafHealing.com
503.501.7581

To Book an Appointment, either call 503.445.7767 or book online.

John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Therapy
John Barnes, PT developed MFR as a complete system of healing techniques. Three main components, structural releases, unwinding, and rebounding, combine with an awareness or energy to enable to client to break through physical and emotional restrictions. Seminars of taught throughout the US by John and his team of therapists. There are also 2 clinics in Sedona, AZ and Malvern, PA which clients can visit for intensive treatments. Learn More

 

 


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