Myo Fascial Release

Myo Fascial release is a therapeutic massage and the first thing you need to understand is what fascia is and its importance. Fascia is the most abundant tissue in the body. It surrounds all of the muscles. It separates and supports structures of tissue. You could look at it as an inner body stocking. Or for those who have cleaned chicken it is that white strong tissue that surrounds everything. When it is healthy it can be stretches and shortened and will return to its original state. However when it becomes tense or over stretched it can become fixed and lose its ply ability. Which in turn causes decreased range of motion.

Myo Fascial release is a different kind of massage not at all like Swedish. It is focused on breaking up the constrictions of the fascia. During the massage very little or even no oil will be used. The therapist will be lifting and rolling the skin. Short specific strokes are applied. This technique is only to be applied to healthy skin.