https://tfmnd.com/myofascial-release/

It’s using the hands, forearms, elbows to lengthen shortened fascia, to shorten sprained ligaments, to unwind wound up muscles and tissues, to create space where you are compressed, to balance your pelvis, to lift your ribcage, to release the adhesions in your neck and upper shoulders, in your feet and everything in between. It’s a manual manipulation using the hands which can sense tissue changes, adhesions, hot spots. It’s using body weight and height to lean into the tissue in the direction you want it to move into. Its opening the limitations you have that are causing you pain and other frustrations. When I work with client’s we get to discuss life; past and present as well as future. Discussion is great because there again, you’re releasing beliefs about the pain or the restrictions you’ve been experiencing. The spoken word is very powerful. You speak of what you are thinking as we work in a specific area and believe it or not, you’re letting out limitation and restrictions you possibly hadn’t realized even existed! This helps the fascia release, helps you heal, helps you feel much improved and much more positive. Myofascial release is a generic term for a few different types of massage and muscle manipulation available. It covers a plethora of options and ‘massage’ forms available. Myo-fascia means muscle-tissue, it is the connective tissue that surrounds each muscle fiber in a muscle. Another layer surrounds the muscle. Another layer surrounds the muscle bundle and it surrounds your organs. It is the tissue that allows your body to move freely and painlessly when it is hydrated and healthy. To release fascia depends on the individual and their needs. Using fingers, hands, forearms, elbows we are able to be specific about a layer or area where fascia needs to be separated from that which it is stuck to. Sometimes its fascia to fascia, sometimes its fascia to bone. Some is point specific using finger tips, some is more of a shield using the palm of the hand. The depth required depends on how deep the fascia is stuck in your body, however, one should always work superficially first, working through the layers so as not to miss the layer where it is stuck. Fascia might be stuck due to an injury or a surgery, scarring or, from an emotional trauma. Myofascia work can be used anyplace on the body.

Does myofascial work hurt?

When you’re in pain, there may be pain removing that pain. The thing is, it’s releasing the pain you’ve been in, it’s not causing additional pain. Within a couple of minutes, no more pain and you’re in shock wondering what happened. Fascial release happened. Set it free, set free the issues that live in the tissue!

Why do I cry or feel so emotional when I hurt?

Pain can be attached to emotions. When there is sustained pain in your body there is usually an emotional attachment or reasoning for that pain. It’s serving some purpose in your life whether it’s to keep you from doing something you claim you want to do but are afraid to do, or to get others to stop expecting more from you. It’s your excuse, it’s your out… and when you’re finally ready to stop doing those things and really want to get on with your life, I take those obstacles away through fascial manipulation myofascial work.

Will myofascial work bruise me?

Side effects; bruising may occur. Normally it means we’ve gone deeper than the body was prepared to allow, sometimes it means you had a lot of adhesion there. Consider that dehydration, lack of appropriate supplementation or nutrition all play roles in how well you recover. My experience has been that no one’s ever stayed bruised long or regretted bruising. Increase water consumption. Water is the secret weapon of being healthy. The quality and quantity of water you ingest is vital in your brain function, eye sight, how your teeth are, your blood pressure, pulse, muscle use, mobility, generic aches and pain. Drink your water! The rule is simple, take ½ your body weight in ounces of water each day. For example, if you weigh 150 lbs., drink 75 ounces of water daily. If you are sweating a lot, drink more! Filtered, healthy water. Add electrolytes, lemon or lime juice, cucumber, mint, lemonade (splash)…. But drink the water!

What is the difference between deep tissue massage and myofascial release?

Massage is to move fluids whether that is lymph or blood. Massage done properly, only goes in one direction focusing on not only moving fluid but relaxing tense muscles on the entire body. You may use a cross fiber / friction movement on point specific areas. Myofascial release can be to lengthen the muscles, to release the connective tissue, to open joints and make room where they are compressed. Other times, it is used to shorten muscles, tendons, ligaments to assist in getting through a sprain faster etc. It is not the whole body in one session as is a massage.

What do you wear to myofascial release?

My clients wear the least amount of clothing they are comfortable in as we need to assess their structure, posture and movement limitations in order to truly know where to make the releases.

Is foam rolling myofascial release?

Not really, however it can release superficial layers.

Exciting News!! Published today: Non-GMO Eaters Recover from 28 conditions, including Obesity, Anxiety, and Chronic Diseases.

My new peer-reviewed article published today can redefine how we think and speak about GMOs, Roundup®, and organic diets. I know it does for me. At the same time, it strengthens our commitment to eating organic. It’s likely the most important piece I’ve ever written.

Survey results reveal that 3,256 people reported improvements in 28 health conditions after reducing their GMO intake. An astonishing 85% of respondents reported improvements in their “digestive problems,” the ailment most commonly cited. Of these respondents, 80% said their digestive issues were “significantly improved”, “nearly gone”, or “completely recovered”. Remarkably, at least half the respondents also reported recovery from fatigue, obesity, brain fog, food allergies, and anxiety or depression. To access the article with the complete list of conditions that improved,click here.

What is it about GMOs that may be damaging our health? The article, peer-reviewed and published in the International Journal of Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, lays out the known side effects, ranging from increased allergens and toxins in the food to high residues of Roundup® herbicide. Most GMOs are designed to withstand heavy doses of Roundup, which, according to the World Health Organization, is a known carcinogen. I cite evidence of many other serious health dangers of this popular herbicide as well as the Bt toxin produced in GMO corn.

Simply eating non-GMO isn’t always sufficient to protect your health, since many non-GMO crops are also doused with Roundup just before harvest.

Find out how to protect yourself and your family. Click here to view either the easy-to-read summary or the scientific, peer-reviewed article itself. You will also be able to view a powerful and informative video interview of Dr. Michelle Perro, MD, a top pediatrician who witnesses in her practice every day the same type of health improvements reported in the survey.

Click here for the complete story.

Safe eating.

Jeffrey

PS. To celebrate, I am also providing you with a copy of my game-changing book, Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, in PDF format, at no charge. I’ve also included a video update to help bring you up to speed with the current situation.

To receive my book and video, just register here.

Spread the love

Exciting News!! Published today: Non-GMO Eaters Recover from 28 conditions, including Obesity, Anxiety, and Chronic Diseases.

Recent Posts