Myofascial Release (MFR) is a gentle, hands-on technique that works with the body’s fascial system. Using sustained, gentle pressure, MFR helps address areas where the fascia has become restricted or tight, with the goal of reducing pain and restoring more comfortable, natural movement.

Myofascial Release (MFR) is a gentle, hands-on technique that works with the body’s fascial system. Using sustained, gentle pressure, MFR helps address areas where the fascia has become restricted or tight, with the goal of reducing pain and restoring more comfortable, natural movement.

What is Fascia?

The fascia is a three-dimensional web of connective tissue that extends continuously from head to toe, surrounding and weaving through every muscle, bone, organ, nerve, blood vessel, and cell.

Because the fascia is one interconnected system, every part of the body has a relationship with every other part—much like the yarn in a sweater. A restriction in one area can affect another area much farther away and may contribute to symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, headaches, or decreased mobility.

When the fascia is unrestricted, it is hydrated, flexible, and able to move freely. Injury, surgery, scar tissue, or inflammation can cause the fascia to become tight and restricted, creating tension that may influence other areas of the body. As a John Barnes Myofascial Release therapist, I take a whole-body approach during each session, looking beyond where you feel the symptom to explore what may be contributing to it.

For example:

If your primary concern is jaw pain and tightness, I may find that restrictions in the hips need to be addressed first because of the interconnected nature of the fascial system.

By looking at the body as a whole rather than focusing only on the painful area, we can work toward addressing the underlying restrictions that may be contributing to your symptoms.

As a client at Andover Myofascial Release , you will have a thorough intake and evaluation that will include a postural analysis. Understanding your body’s current state, posture and alignment, will help give direction as we create your treatment plan which will include self care techniques you can do at home, in-between sessions.

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Myofascial Release Addresses:

headaches, scoliosis, back pain, jaw / TMJ pain, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, frozen shoulder, whiplash, tendonitis, arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, neck pain, carpel tunnel syndrome, SI joint pain, myofascial pain syndrome, chronic muscle tension, nerve pain/entrapment, endometriosis, surgical scars, PTSD, birth trauma, TBI, bladder problems, torticollis, bursitis …and so much more!