Myofascial Release: What It Is And What Are Its Benefits
Mobility problems and pain are prevented with myofascial release therapies, a technique that addresses specific areas of the body surrounded by fasciae.
Myofascial release relieves pain after injury. It is based on manual massages that stimulate the affected area and achieve the movement of muscle fasciae that are under the skin.
It is also known as myofascial induction and is applied by physiotherapists or masseurs to regain the functionality of the tissues. It directly affects the locomotor system and extends to the rest of the body, calming the discomfort through pressure and stretching.
What is myofascial release?
Before explaining the technique it is necessary to know what a fascia is. It is the tissue that surrounds muscles, nerves, blood vessels, lymphatics and viscera, in addition to connecting the organs allowing biomechanical activity.
According to an article published in the Cuban Journal of Biomedical Research, myofascia facilitates mobility, cellular circulation and the elasticity of tissues in the face of stress spasms, injuries and inactivity. This leads to pain points that, if not addressed, would be chronic.
Faced with this diagnosis, specialists appeal to myofascial release therapies, because they mechanically activate the tissue to release tension and calm discomfort, both in the specific area and in remote areas.
Pressures are sustained and light, as is stretching and movement. The goal is to remove functional restrictions thanks to the stimulation of collagen and its properties.
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