What Does Myofascial Release Do? Myofascial release (MFR) is a hands-on therapy designed to relieve tension, reduce pain, and improve mobility by targeting the fascia—the connective tissue system that surrounds and connects all muscles, bones, organs and cells in the body. This article explores the purpose and benefits of myofascial release and how it can READ MORE
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What Does Myofascial Pain Feel Like?
What Does Myofascial Pain Feel Like? Myofascial pain is a common but often misunderstood condition that can affect muscles and connective tissues throughout the body. This article explores the sensations and symptoms associated with myofascial pain to help you better understand and identify it. 1. Deep, Aching Pain The most common sensation associated with myofascial READ MORE
What Are the Side Effects of Myofascial Release?
What Are the Side Effects of Myofascial Release? Myofascial release (MFR) is a therapeutic technique used to alleviate tension, pain, and restrictions in the fascia—the connective tissue system of the body. While generally considered safe and effective, MFR can sometimes cause side effects, especially if performed incorrectly or too aggressively. Understanding these potential effects can READ MORE
What Does It Feel Like When Fascia Releases?
What Does It Feel Like When Fascia Releases? Fascial release is a key outcome of therapies like myofascial release (MFR) and is often described as a deeply relieving experience. The fascia, a network of connective tissue now recognised as the largest sensory organ in the body, can become tight or restricted due to stress, injury, READ MORE
Same same, but different…
I am thankful for the space.For the vastly shifting light and colour in the same view, that reminds me how what we bring to the situation impacts what we see and experience so much. How we have choice in how we perceive and what we see and experience. How if I change the amount of READ MORE
God rays…
Is it time to leave?Yes.To leave what?All the fears,The control,The need to know,The need to plan.It’s time to leave all the distrust you have learned of Me and to come back Home to Center.To the place you Know Me.To where it’s Still.To where you do not doubt or need to change.To where you are free.It’s READ MORE
Resiliency
Resiliency can be defined as the capacity to prepare for, recover from and adapt in the face of stress, challenge and adversity. We are said to have four domains of resiliency: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. What does that mean and how can it help us?! Physical resiliency helps us in our day to day READ MORE
Different forms of “release”…
What is actually released in Myofascial Release? There is a lot of discussion around this kind of thing… For me, I am not sure the technicalities of it particularly matter. What does, is how people feel; THEIR experience of what changes or moves or shifts or releases or shows up. So what does that mean? READ MORE
Finding New Ways…
I had to get a new number plate fitted on my car today. The previous one had disappeared without me noticing, likely taken by a slightly feisty river I drove through. I took the car to the shop and the guy very carefully went to screw the new plate on and it promptly fell straight READ MORE
Laughing Horses (written 2013-2014ish)
I find people hard. Especially lots of them. In one place. There is an expectation that we should all be good at that. Me.. I am not good at that. I get awkward and overwhelmed and embarrassed and forget how to speak and I sound defensive (or worse aggressive) even when asked supposedly simple things READ MORE