What’s a Myofascial Release Massage & How It Can Treat Chronic Pain
Chronic pain…20% of the US population lives with pain on most days or every single day. That means 1 out of every 5 people around you is suffering with chronic pain. Instead of popping pain pills, which can lead to side effects on the stomach and liver; what are some options for dealing with pain? If you’re a person who likes to get to the root of the problem rather than putting a bandaid on it, alternative methods are right up your alley. A myofascial release massage is becoming a great source of pain relief for many people. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of myofascial release massage.
Got Pain?
If you’re living with chronic pain, what’s the best way to get relief? Let’s look at this hands-on technique known as myofascial release massage.
What is Myofascial Release Massage Therapy?
This technique used in massage that focuses on pain caused by sensitivity and tightness in the myofascial tissue.
During the therapy, the massage therapist locates and focuses on the areas in the myofascial tissue that feel stiff and tense instead of elastic and loose.
These areas, known as trigger points, are not always easy to locate but they are believed to be the cause of the widespread pain.
The hands-on pressure the therapist uses loosens up the muscles and in turn, relieves the pain.
Benefits of Myofascial Release Massage
This type of therapy has many benefits and can be a source of pain relief for many different ailments. Let’s look at some of the benefits.
- Range of motion and overall flexibility improves
- Correction of muscle imbalance
- Headache and migraine relief
- Reduces blood pooling and the pain from venous insufficiency
- Hydrates your tissues and increases blood flow
- Relieves muscle soreness and joint stress
Myofascial Techniques
Massage therapists using myofascial massage gently rub the trigger points in your muscles to release the tension and relieve pain. Myofascial release tools like the fascia massager allow you at home to gently apply pressure to the muscle with the same intended consequence of loosening up the muscle and releasing the pain. Other techniques use rollers or balls to apply gentle, sustained pressure to the knots and tight spots in the myofascial tissue.
Our Clinic
While we do not offer massage therapy, our office specializes in chiropractic and decompression therapy. If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment for these services, please click the link below. We look forward to helping you achieve optimal health and wellness!
