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Myofascial Release Therapy
in Old Town, Chicago

Myofascial Release Therapy

Chronic pain, stiffness, and limited mobility can significantly impact your quality of life. Our expert team at RESPORT knows that myofascial release is a great way to approach soft tissue therapy, releasing tightness and enhancing your physical therapy treatment.

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what is Myofascial

Release Therapy?

“Myofascial” refers to your muscles (myo) and the connective tissue (fascia) that covers and supports them. If your fascia becomes tight and restricted, it can lead to pain and limited mobility. Myofascial release is a technique used to apply sustained pressure in order to release this tightness in your muscles and fascia. Using a combination of manual pressures and stretches, your massage therapist will work to alleviate discomfort and get you moving more freely again.

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BENEFITS OF

Myofascial Release Therapy

Benefits of myofascial release therapy include:

  • Pain relief: Find relief from chronic pain, sports injuries, surgical recovery, or the aches and pains of everyday life.
  • Improved flexibility: Releasing tension improves the ability for your muscles to stretch and lengthen.
  • Better mobility: Releasing tension can free up muscle restrictions so your joints move through their full range of motion.
  • Increased circulation: Freeing your fascia of tension improves blood flow throughout your muscles.
  • Less muscle tension: Less muscle tension can mean more improvement in your movement, sleep, and mental health.

 

A safe and effective treatment, myofascial release therapy is a great way to treat a variety of symptoms and conditions to improve your quality of life.

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM

Myofascial Release Therapy

Our team starts with light pressure to identify the strongest pain points, focusing on areas such as your hips, shoulders, lower back, upper back, and the base of your skull. The slow, focused movements allow tension to release, while deeper tissue work tackles difficult knots for better results. Your session can last between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on what you choose.

After your session, you may experience some light soreness as a result of spasms or micro-scars being broken up within your muscles. You’ll also feel the benefits of myofascial release, like pain relief and better movement. Your therapist will discuss the ideal treatment frequency based on your individual needs.

frequently asked

questions

How Does Myofascial Release Work?

Myofascial release therapy works by using gentle and sustained pressure to tight areas in order to release tension from your muscles and fascia.

Does Myofascial Release Hurt?

You may feel some discomfort during your massage, but this is a result of tension releasing. Myofascial release therapy is more gentle and you shouldn’t experience severe pain.

How Do You Know If You Need Myofascial Release Therapy?

If you have chronic pain, muscle tension, or limited movement, these may all be signs that myofascial release therapy could work for you. A consultation with our team can also point you in the best direction for treatment.

What to Do After Myofascial Release?

As with most forms of treatment, it’s important that you listen to your body. You’ll want to hydrate to support healing while gentle movements help alleviate discomfort.

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