What is Myofascial Release and What are the Benefits?
Myofascial release is a massage therapy technique that is centered on relieving pain in the myofascial tissues. Myofascial tissues are the thick, connective tissues that provide support to your muscles and connect your muscles, joints, and bones. Your chiropractor at PTConcepts may recommend myofascial release in North Texas if you have chronic pain, stiffness, discomfort, and mobility issues. Benefits of this type of treatment include:
Improving Mobility and Range of Motion
While you may not feel immediate results after one session of myofascial release, you should start to feel relief after 4-6 weeks of regular treatments. One of the biggest areas of improvement that most patients note is that they have improved mobility and range of motion. Myofascial release can ease tense, stiff, and tight joints and muscles. Over time, this will improve flexibility and range of motion. Patients who have trouble walking or maintaining balance can gradually gain back their mobility.
Reducing Pain, Tenderness, and Inflammation
Because myofascial release is a massage therapy technique, it can reduce pain and tenderness, particularly when it’s associated with an inflammatory condition or joint disorder, like arthritis. Myofascial release is also noted for its effectiveness at treating symptoms of chronic pain disorders like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Crohn’s disease, and migraine disorders. Many patients also find that myofascial release also relieves stress and anxiety, which in turn can reduce pain.
Stimulating the Body’s Recovery Process
Myofascial release stimulates the body’s natural recovery process by promoting the release of pain-killing endorphins, encouraging collagen production, stimulating the central nervous system, and releasing chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals improve the body’s natural healing abilities as well as promoting overall physical and emotional health and well-being.
To Learn More About the Benefits of Myofascial Release, Contact Us Now
If you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of myofascial release and how it can help ease your pain and discomfort, contact us at PTConcepts now. We offer a multidisciplinary health care team serving five locations throughout North Texas. We specialize in physical therapy, cutting-edge treatments, education, and support in proper health maintenance.
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