Fascia (also known as connective tissue) is the densely woven substance that surrounds and protects every muscle, bone, artery, vein, organ and nerve in your body.
In its natural state, it should be gel-like and glide over your internal structure, but when there is trauma, inflammation, repetitive stress or injury, the fascia becomes tight and restricted. This in turn puts intense pressure on your body, which causes pain.
And because fascia doesn’t show up on most standard tests – such as x-rays or CAT scans – many people experiencing pain as a result of fascial problems don’t get the proper diagnosis and treatment they need.
The reason why Myofascial Release is so effective is because it treats the source of your pain, using applied pressure, massage, stretching and movement to soften and relax the fascia, so your body releases the pain and is protected once more.
You see, many physical therapists who take insurance face restrictions as to how they can treat you. For instance, they may only be able to focus on the individual area of your body experiencing pain, even if another, connected part of your body is contributing to the problem.
When you visit Moving Forward Therapy, you really are investing in your long-term health and quality of life.
Of course, I can provide you with a receipt to file or you can use your medical savings account card to help cover the cost.
I’ll then start the physical treatment. The techniques I use are different from traditional massage, where lotion or cream is applied and there is the feeling of gliding over the skin. Massage feels great and has lots of benefits but when someone is in chronic pain they need a more specialized therapy, such as Myofascial Release.
The current science about the biology of pain shows that when people are taught about pain, it helps them heal more quickly. For this reason, I’ll also educate you about how to self-treat your pain at home, so you have the tools you need to manage future flare-ups.