Myofascial release: what it is, what it is and how it is done

The myofascial release is a technique in physical therapy is used to relieve stress and muscle pain, and promote relaxation of muscles, helping to prevent and treat injuries, such as cp, tendinitis, and pain in the sciatic nerve, plantar fasciitis, and muscle tension in the neck, for example.

The myofascial release acting directly on the fascia, which is the tissue that surrounds the muscle, it must be done by a physical therapist is performing a little bit of pressure on the muscles, which can be done by hand or by using specific accessories.

This is the most commonly performed on people who do the physical activity of high intensity, or with a lot of often, the practitioners of bodybuilding, or crossfit, practicing athletics or team sports.

What it is

The myofascial release is intended to encourage deep relaxation of the muscles, which is useful for the relief of pain and muscle tension, and improve mobility of the joint and to promote relaxation. In this way, the myofascial release can help to prevent and treat muscle injuries, in addition you can also improve your performance in physical activity.

When it is displayed

The technique of myofascial release can be used in the event of:

• Pain in the lumbar region;
• The pain in the sciatic nerve;
• Tension in the muscles, especially in the region of the neck;
• Cp;
• Carpal tunnel syndrome;
• Tendinitis;
• Plantar fasciitis;
• After the surgery;
• Pain or discomfort in the lower leg, especially in the thigh, and the calf;
• Bursitis.

It is important for myofascial release is to be recommended by a physical therapist or a doctor, so that it is possible to determine the cause of the pain and discomfort and, therefore, to be able to tell you with the best technique, myofascial release, and the frequency that it should be carried out, in addition to being scanned, the need for further treatment.

The myofascial release can be carried out either prior to the move, to increase the mobility of the joint, and to promote the stretching of the muscles, and then to promote the relaxation of the muscles.

How is myofascial release

It is recommended that the myofascial release is performed by a physical therapist, so it’s possible that the technique is most appropriate according to the type and location of the pain in the muscle and the purpose of the implementation of the technique.

The myofascial release can be achieved through massage, manual, where the trader then applies enough pressure in the local area to promote the relief of the stress of the location, or it can be done with the use of the equipment and to bring pressure to bear on the premises, such as foam rollers, or balls, are specific, and that they help to relax the muscles, directed it to be in specific locations so that it is possible to achieve the relief of the local strain.

In some cases, it is also possible to carry out a self-fascial release, which is the same person, with the aid of a tennis ball, for example, to perform movements that will help to relieve the pain and discomfort of the site.

Trained as a physical therapist for the SAME in 2006, with a registered professional in the CREFITO – 2 nos. 170751 – F