Myofascial Release Center of Idaho
About Myofascial Release Center of Idaho
/Myofascial release is a whole-body "hands on" approach to the evaluation and treatment of the human structure. The therapist is trained to evaluate the fascial system through:
Visual analysis of the human frame three-dimensionally.
Palpating the tissue textur...e and various fascial layers.
Observing the symmetry, rate, quality, and intensity of the fascial restrictions as it relates to the craniosacral system
/How it Works
When the therapist has determined where the fascial restrictions are located, they will apply slow pressure in the direction of the restriction. At first the elastic component of the fascia will release. Then, at some point in time, the restriction (or collagenous barrier) will be engaged.The restriction cannot be forced (it is too strong) so the therapist waits with pressure. As the collagenous aspect releases, the therapist follows the motion of the tissue, barrier upon barrier until freedom is felt. This time factor is essential for lasting results, with the feeling being like of a rope unraveling, releasing one strand at a time.
Myofascial mobilization techniques are designed to be combined with appropriate modalities, massage, neuromuscular facilitation techniques, exercise and flexibility programs, and movement therapies.
The goal of myofascial release is to help return the individual's physiological adaptive capacity by restoring three-dimensional balance and by returing the structure, as much as possible, to its vertical orientation with gravity.
/Treatment Time
A typical treatment session is 60 minutes long. However, on your first visit you will complete some paperwork (if not completed online first) and a thorough evaluation with the assistance of your therapist. This could take the entire hour. If completed within the hour, the rest of the time will be devoted to your treatment. Please fill out the paperwork prior to your first appointment so that more of your time can be devoted to your treatment.
/What to Wear
MFR is a whole-body, hands on therapy applied directly on the skin without the use of lotions or oils. Because of this, skin will need to be accessible as much as possible during treatment. Please do not put any lotion on your skin the day you have a treatment. It makes it difficult to administer myofascial techniques. We suggest female clients weat either a two-piece bathing suit, or loose fitting gym shorts and a top that will unclasp in the back (such as a bra). Male clients should wear loose fitting gym shorts and no shirts. Clinical gowns are not used for male or female patients because they do not provide sufficient access to treatment areas.
/The Importance of Fascia
The fascia is a tough connective tissue which spreads throughout the body in a three-dimensional web from head to foot without interruption. The fascia surrounds every bone, nerve, muscle, blood vessel and organ of the body all the way down to the cellular level. Malfunction of the fascial system caused by trauma, posture, whiplash, surgery or inflammation can create a binding down of the fascia- like squeezing water out of a sponge. This results in abnormal pressure on nerves, muscles, organs and bones which are influential in the skeletal framework of our posture. Each part of the body is connected to other parts through fascia.
