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Benefits of a Myofascial Release Physical Therapy Practice
Myofascial Release Decreases Pain When a person has been in pain for a long time it causes both physical and emotional stresses on the body. Pain patterns evolve and often the person feels like "the pain is everywhere." Myofascial Release does not only work on the painful areas, but addresses the areas of dysfunction throughout the body. That is why this technique is so successful when so many other techniques have failed. Myofascial Release allows the body to heal by allowing the blood, lymph, and nerve receptors to work more effectively and by the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain killers thus eliminating the need for prescription drugs.
Myofascial Release Strengthens The Immune System The immune system is a major factor in the body's battle to ward off infection and heal injuries. Fascial pulls cause the lymphatic flow to become sluggish. This, compounded by a less active lifestyle or limitations in movement because of pain, creates even more dysfunction in the lymphatic system. Myofascial Release increases the circulation of lymph throughout your body which thus speeds up your recovery from injuries and illness.
Myofascial Release Improves Nerve Function Nerve pain presents itself as numbness, tingling, or pain into one's arms and legs. These symptoms are often created by fascial adhesions pressing on your nerves. Myofasical Release relieves the pressure that is placed on these nerves bringing a new awareness to areas affected. That is why other therapies alone do not work.
Myofascial Release Increases Blood Circulation Fascial adhesions decrease blood circulation by compressing the arteries. This added pressure to the system places stress on your heart and creates painful and cramping extremities. Myofascia Release increases in blood flow which allows nutrients to get to your tissues and metabolic wastes to be taken away. Many circulatory conditions can be helped or alleviated by freeing the fascia that is preventing the system from functioning effectively. John F. Barnes P.T. is the founder and creator of Myofascial Release. He has been recommending patients to Abramson Physical Therapy for the last 9 years. For more information on Myofascial Release please visit him at: If you would like to learn more about learning this technique, please join Abramson Physical Therapy at one of our upcoming Seminars!! |
