Myofascial Release

​Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.*
Fascia is a specialized system of the body that has an appearance similar to a spider's web or a sweater. Fascia is very densely woven, covering and interpenetrating every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein, as well as, all of our internal organs including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord. The most interesting aspect of the fascial system is that it is not just a system of separate coverings. It is actually one continuous structure that exists from head to toe without interruption. In this way you can begin to see that each part of the entire body is connected to every other part by the fascia, like the yarn in a sweater.

Trauma, inflammatory responses, and/or surgical procedures create Myofascial restrictions that can produce tensile pressures of approximately 2,000 pounds per square inch on pain sensitive structures that do not show up in many of the standard tests (x-rays, myelograms, CAT scans, electromyography, etc.)*

Myofascial Release Can Help:

  • Headaches
  • Migraines
  • Whiplash
  • Neck Pain
  • Jaw Pain (TMJ)
  • Back Pain
  • Sports Injuries
  • Chronic Pain
  • Disc Problems
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Scoliosis
  • Adhesions
  • Painful Scars
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Myofascial Pain Syndrome
  • Infants/Children
Fascia plays an important role in the support and function of our bodies, since it surrounds and attaches to all structures. In the normal healthy state, the fascia is relaxed and wavy in configuration. It has the ability to stretch and move without restriction. When one experiences physical trauma, emotional trauma, scarring, or inflammation, however, the fascia loses its pliability. It becomes tight, restricted, and a source of tension to the rest of the body. Trauma, such as a fall, car accident, whiplash, surgery or just habitual poor posture and repetitive stress injuries has cumulative effects on the body. The changes trauma causes in the fascial system influences comfort and function of our body. Fascial restrictions can exert excessive pressure causing all kinds of symptoms producing pain, headaches or restriction of motion. Fascial restrictions affect our flexibility and stability, and are a determining factor in our ability to withstand stress and perform daily activities.*

*description from www.myofascialrelease.com. Visit website to learn more about the John F. Barnes Approach to Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release - 
  • Initial Session, $145 Initial session includes a discussion of your health history and past traumas, a postural evaluation, range of motion testing and hands on assessment of myofascial restrictions prior to the start of therapy.
  • 60 minute follow ups $110 
  • 90 minute follow ups $145