What is Myofascial Release? Myofascial Release is a very effective, gentle and safe hands-on method of soft tissue mobilization, that involves applying gentle sustained pressure to the subcutaneous and myofascial connective tissue. This low load sustained stretch gradually, over time, allow the myofascial tissue to elongate and relax, thus allowing increased range of motion, flexibility and decreased pain. Trauma, inflammatory responses, and/or surgical procedures create Myof

Trigger Points and Referred Pain Myofascial trigger points are tiny contraction knots that develop in a muscle when it is injured or overworked. The Physiology of a Trigger Point The part of a muscle fiber that actually does the contracting is a microscopic unit called a sarcomere. Contraction occurs in a sarcomere when its two parts come together and interlock like fingers. Millions of sarcomeres have to contract in your muscles to make even the smallest movement. A trigger