Restricted tissue results from trauma whether physical,emotional or mental, inflammation, repetitive stress or poor posture over time. Another big one is scarring, whether from injury or surgery. While neither can be avoided, the scarring can be a serious issue.
I had spent years with debilitating back pain, making it impossible some days to put my shoes on alone. MFR gave me back normal mobility. Part of that journey was treatment to a 10 year old C-section scar.While painful, it was the first real relief from daily back pain. After 5 treatments, it was 5 months before I had any serious back pain at all. Now with regular treatment, self treatment, and paying attention to my stretching and self care needs, I have a better-than-average back.
I love this work.
choose Massage Magazine link John's Blog to read more!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Let's start at the very Beginning...
that's a very good place to start!
So what is Myofascial Release?
Myofascial Release is not a massage, rather it is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. The use of Myofascial Release allows us to look at each patient as a unique individual. Our one-on-one therapy sessions are hands-on treatments during which our therapists use a multitude of Myofascial Release techniques and movement therapy. We promote independence through education in proper body mechanics and movement, self treatment instruction, enhancement of strength, improved flexibility, and postural and movement awareness.
Each Myofascial Release Treatment session is performed directly on skin without oils, creams or machinery. This enables the therapist to accurately detect fascial restrictions and apply the appropriate amount of sustained pressure to facilitate release of the fascia.
What else it is is a highly effective pain release modality. It is at times extremely gentle, other times, not as gentle, but when applied properly, extremely successful in solving chronic pain issues.
More to come...
So what is Myofascial Release?
Myofascial Release is not a massage, rather it is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the Myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. The use of Myofascial Release allows us to look at each patient as a unique individual. Our one-on-one therapy sessions are hands-on treatments during which our therapists use a multitude of Myofascial Release techniques and movement therapy. We promote independence through education in proper body mechanics and movement, self treatment instruction, enhancement of strength, improved flexibility, and postural and movement awareness.
Each Myofascial Release Treatment session is performed directly on skin without oils, creams or machinery. This enables the therapist to accurately detect fascial restrictions and apply the appropriate amount of sustained pressure to facilitate release of the fascia.
What else it is is a highly effective pain release modality. It is at times extremely gentle, other times, not as gentle, but when applied properly, extremely successful in solving chronic pain issues.
More to come...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Hello!
You have found my new blog! My name is Ami Wilson Kalisek and I am a massage therapist. I practice in McHenry Illinois, specializing in Myofascial Release Therapy as taught by John F. Barnes PT. I want this blog to be a place where you can come and read many things, from what the heck is this therapy, to a book review.
Please visit my website for a look at the newsletter, and to sign up to have that delivered to you monthly.
Contact me with questions, comments or whatever you feel like!
See you soon, and be well!
Ami
You have found my new blog! My name is Ami Wilson Kalisek and I am a massage therapist. I practice in McHenry Illinois, specializing in Myofascial Release Therapy as taught by John F. Barnes PT. I want this blog to be a place where you can come and read many things, from what the heck is this therapy, to a book review.
Please visit my website for a look at the newsletter, and to sign up to have that delivered to you monthly.
Contact me with questions, comments or whatever you feel like!
See you soon, and be well!
Ami
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