Pain Relief for Your Whole Body
Are you suffering from persistent musculoskeletal pain? Whether it stems from a chronic pain condition, an injury, or something else entirely, Hands On Physical Therapy in MassapequaHands On Physical Therapy offers a whole-body approach to reducing pain and improving mobility: myofascial release.
Myofascial release is a specialized type of massage that can help manage pain from various causes, including soft tissue injuries, fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions, headaches, and more.
This holistic, hands-on approach will help you find the relief you deserve. Schedule an appointment at our clinic to get started.
How Does Myofascial Release Work?
Myofascial Release (MFR) is a safe, and highly effective technique for eliminating pain, restoring range of motion, and improving quality of life, even when all else has failed. It is now being found that fascial restrictions are the underlying cause of many of the symptoms that people suffer with. The current medical tests such as MRI’s and X-Rays do not show fascial restrictions, but what they do show are the results of the fascial restrictions (ie. disc bulges, spinal stenosis, arthritis, etc., etc.). It is simply not enough to just treat symptoms, or the effect of the fascial restrictions. Only MFR addresses the true cause of the problem. Pain medication, although necessary at times, does nothing to release the “straight jacket” of pressure that fascial restrictions can exert upon pain sensitive structures such as nerves.
A skilled Myofascial Release therapist applies gentle, but firm, sustained pressure into areas of the body that have become restricted. It has been found that holding the appropriate amount of pressure for some time allows the tight and restricted muscles and fascia to soften and lengthen. This allows pressure to be taken off of nerves, joints to open, and for the body to return to proper alignment.
What Can Myofascial Release Do For Me?
Many different conditions can benefit from Myofascial Release including the following:
- Chronic pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Strains in the muscles or tendons
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Migraines and headaches
We utilize myofascial release depending on your needs. For someone who has suffered an injury or needs to recover after surgery, myofascial release is an excellent alternative to pain medication, and speeds the healing process dramatically. For people with chronic pain, myofascial release can help them manage their symptoms, possibly decrease the amount of pain medication needed, or even come off pain meds completely as a full recovery has been achieved with many of our patients.
To find out if myofascial release will work for your needs, schedule an appointment with Hands On Physical Therapy today!
Your Next Steps…
- Request An Appointment
- Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
- Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
- Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!
