Myo Fascial Release:
Fascia is tough connective tissue which spreads throughout the body in a 3D pattern from head to toe. Fascia is ubiquitous surrounding all muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels and organ all the way down to cellular level. Generally this system provides support, stability and cushioning. Also this system is responsible for locomotion and dynamic flexibility forming muscle.
Tightening of this fascial system is generally a response to trauma. Fascia looses its pliability, becomes restricted and is a source of pain and tension to the rest of body.
Any dysfunction related to muscle and fascia can cause pain and this pain will further lead to the Myo fascial system dysfunction with chronic dysfunction, tightness in soft tissues can develop into painful knots called trigger points. A trigger point is a focal, hyperirritable spot that can be palpated as a nodule in taut bands of skeletal muscles fascia. Direct compression or muscle contraction can elicit jump sign, local tenderness, local twitch response and referred pain.
Over time this can lead to poor biomechanics , altered structural alignment and reduced strength, endurance and motor coordination. Subsequently, patient is in pain and functional capacity is lost.
Myofascial release or MFR is a hands-on technique for soft tissues that facilitates a stretch into restricted fascia.
A sustained uniform pressure is applied into restricted tissue barrier, after 90-120 sec. the tissues will undergo histological changes in length, allowing the first release to be felt. Then the therapist follows the release into a new tissue barrier and holds.
After a few releases the tissue will become soft & pliable. Restoration of flexibility and length to myofascial tissue will take the pressure off the pain sensitive structures, as well as restoring alignment and mobility to joints.
It is theorized that the alteration in tissue texture and tension resulting from MFR comes from dynamic changes in connective tissue and neuromuscular system.
Myofascial tightness is common in shoulder, calf, neck, back and hips. It is also associated with scar tissues or joint misalignment.
MFR is helpful in following condition:-
• Neck Pain & Headache
• Back Pain & Sciatica
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Golfer & tennis elbow
• Arthritis
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
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