Myofascial release is a technique used to relax the connective tissue of the body. This tissue can get bound down from injury, disuse, tension, and disease and can cause pain and dysfunction throughout the body. The fascia surrounds the entire body and plays a huge role in posture, muscle tone, and freedom of movement.
In Chinese medicine, the fascial system is also thought to hold energy, emotion, and memory of pain. Release of this tissue is performed through gentle elongation and stretching of the fascia. The benefits of release include decreased pain, increased ease of movement, better posture, and decreased muscle tightness.
This treatment is used to treat many dysfunctions. It can assist in helping relieve back pain, neck pain and head-aches, TMJ dysfunction, fibromyalgia, and many other musculoskeletal imbalances.