Myofascial Release
Myofascial release, also known as trigger point therapy, is a hands-on technique that eases pain and tightness in myofascial tissues through sustained pressure on trigger points. It suits clients with chronic pain conditions, such as myofascial pain syndrome sufferers or those with repetitive strain.
• A hands-on physical therapy targeting muscle tightness and pain at the junction of muscle and connective tissue.
• Often addresses myofascial pain syndrome, a chronic condition marked by sensitivity and tension in the myofascial tissues—the thick connective layers supporting your muscles.
• Aims to reduce pain by easing tension in trigger points through gentle, sustained pressure, along with techniques like massage, kneading, and stretching.
• Involves the therapist locating stiff or tight areas, applying focused pressure, and repeating the process across multiple trigger points until tension releases.
• Offers benefits like improved range of motion and reduced stiffness, though research on its effectiveness is less extensive than for other massage methods.
• Known interchangeably as Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy—we list both to meet clients where they’re at, as recognition varies.
Myofascial Release, which also includes Trigger Point Therapy, is a hands-on physical therapy designed to address specific muscle tightness and pain at the junction of muscle and connective tissue. Commonly associated with myofascial pain syndrome—a chronic condition driven by sensitivity and tension in the myofascial tissues, the dense connective layers that support and integrate with muscles—this therapy aims to alleviate discomfort by targeting trigger points. The objective is to reduce pain by relieving tension and tightness within these sensitive areas. During a session, the therapist carefully palpates the myofascial tissue to identify particularly stiff or tight spots, applying gentle, sustained pressure to release the strain. This process is repeated across multiple trigger points, often several times on the same area, until the tension fully dissipates. Techniques can differ between therapists, incorporating massage, kneading, or gentle stretching to smooth out knots and diminish tightness or pain. While myofascial release offers potential benefits such as improved range of motion and reduced stiffness, its effectiveness is less extensively researched compared to other massage methods. At Strategic Bodywork, we present Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy as interchangeable terms, advertising them separately because clients may recognize one name over the other, ensuring accessibility in our materials.
How We Apply This at Strategic Bodywork:
Tailored to zero in on your specific pain or tightness, whether it’s a stubborn knot or lingering stiffness.
We spend time mapping your myofascial tension, using sustained pressure or gentle stretches to unlock relief where it’s needed most.
Focused on a strategic release that not only eases discomfort but also cuts through stress, restoring ease of movement customized to your body’s needs.