What is Myofascial Release (MFR) & how can it help as a holistic treatment for Fibromyalgia & other chronic pain syndromes?
Myofascial Release is a gentle, hands-on Physical Therapy technique that facilitates a sustained stretch into restricted soft tissue. This restores length and health to the myofascial tissues and takes pressure off of pain-sensitive tissues like nerves and blood vessels. This ultimately restores alignment and mobility of joints, muscles and soft tissue, thereby reducing pain and restoring functional movement.
Myofascial Release is beneficial physical therapy treatment for chronic pain syndromes associated with:
- Fibromyalgia Pain Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Myofascial Pain Dysfunction (MPD)
- Neck and Back Pain
- Some types of Arthritis
- Headaches
- TMJ Disorders
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
- Sports Injuries
- Neurological Disorders
- Scoliosis and Postural Dysfunctions
- Pulmonary Fibrosis and Asthma
Myofascial Release is also an effective treatment for women’s health issues such as:
Female incontinence, menstrual pain and infertility. It can also relieve soft tissue restriction following pregnancy and is an effective tool for the release of post-surgical scarring. Myofascial Release is an effective treatment for restoring movement and flexibility, promoting optimal postural alignment, relieving painful muscle spasm, and restoring mobility of tissue post scarring.
Craniosacral Therapy (CST, or Cranio Sacral Therapy) is another holistic treatment for Fibromyalgia Pain & other Myofascial pain disorders?
Craniosacral Therapy, (sometimes spelled Cranial Sacral and also called Cranial Osteopathy) is a "hands-on" therapeutic technique that uses very light touch to balance the Craniosacral system of the body, which includes the bones, nerves, cerebrospinal fluid, and connective tissue of the cranium and spine. It is thought that through trauma or stress, cerebrospinal fluid movement may become restricted. Through gentle touch of the spine, fascia and areas around the skull/ cranium, nerve passage ways are thought to be relaxed, thus improving the flow of cerebrospinal fluid and bringing the skeletal body back into alignment.
Craniosacral Therapy is an effective tool for the holistic treatment of:
- Fibromyalgia Syndrome
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Stress
- Migraines
- TMJ
- ADD
- Autism
- Some Central Nervous System Disorders
- Some forms of Depression
What The Center for Myofascial Wellness offers
- Hands on Physical Therapy and instruction in self-help and self-release skills by licensed practitioners who are versed in holistic treatment for chronic pain
- Exercise classes including individual sessions tailored to the patient's needs
- Biomechanical foot evaluations & orthotics castings
- Monthly Seminars and Wellness Classes
- Physical Therapy
