Myofascial Release – Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gentle but Powerful Relief from Muscle Pain
Are you one of the countless individuals who struggle with ongoing muscle pain, back aches, and similar problems? Here at the Institute for Non-Surgical Orthopedics in Fort Lauderdale, FL, our team wants to help you discover gentle but powerful relief. We might recommend that you undergo myofascial release, a type of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). This page explains exactly what myofascial release is and how it might be able to benefit you.
Why Choose the Institute for Non-Surgical Orthopedics for Myofascial Release?
- Therapy Performed by Highly Trained Professionals
- Suitable Treatment for a Range of Conditions
- Custom Pain Relief Plans for Each Patient
What Is Myofascial Release?
Myofascial release is categorized as a type of osteopathic manipulative treatment. However, in contrast to other forms of OMT, myofascial release can also fall under the umbrella of therapeutic massage. That is because it is sometimes performed by providers who are not osteopathic physicians.
Myofascial release focuses on treating the myofascial tissues, which support and surround muscles throughout the body. These tissues have trigger points, which are very sensitive. When they are too tense, they can cause quite a bit of pain and discomfort. During myofascial release, those points undergo careful massage in order to release that tension and promote pain-free muscle function.
What Problems Can Myofascial Release Treat?
Myofascial release can be part of a treatment plan for a range of muscle conditions. For example, it is often used for individuals with myofascial pain syndrome, which occurs when an injury or another stimulus causes severe tension in the muscles.
Myofascial release may also be recommended for individuals who are suffering from:
- Sports injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Other conditions that are associated with tense and painful trigger points
If you are curious about whether this treatment might be right for you, visit our team for a consultation. We can evaluate your condition and design a treatment plan that is customized to your unique needs. We want to help you progress toward a pain-free life!
What to Expect During Myofascial Release
The word “massage” might call to mind a very relaxing experience. However, we urge you to remember that some types of therapeutic massage can cause discomfort. Our practitioners try to be gentle, but in some cases, they must apply strong and continuous pressure to trigger points to get them to release their tension and relax. Therefore, even though your overall experience with myofascial release should feel pleasant, there might be moments of mild pain.
It is also worth mentioning that trigger points can cause referred pain. That means that they can lead to pain in other parts of the body. Finding the exact trigger points that are causing your discomfort might take a bit of time.
A myofascial release session may last for 30 – 60 minutes or so. Some patients are sore afterward. A bit of lightheadedness and nausea might also occur. We recommend that you arrange your schedule so you can rest for a while after your appointment.
It may take multiple appointments before you experience optimum results from myofascial release. If you are patient and trust the process, you are likely to notice a gradual and significant reduction in muscle pain.
