The Various Benefits Of Myofascial Release Massage

By Bonnie Contreras


Myofascial release massage (MRM) is an emerging treatment in the medical and massages community and is thought to have immense benefits. Conventional therapy focuses on muscles by seeking to relax and loosen muscles through gentle manipulation and application of pressure. MRM takes this one step further using the theory that muscles and connective tissues store stress and tension. This makes them become locked and stiff, resulting in discomfort and pain. The therapy seeks to relieve this discomfort by stretching.

First, a therapist identifies the problematic areas in the body using a massage. The connective tissues and muscles holding up the stress are then opened up using stretches. The treatment is more intense on ligature and muscles and the stretches are extreme. In some instances, traction devices are even used to help patients achieve harder poses.

There are various benefits of this treatment, one of them being pain relief. MRM can reduce the pain brought about by other conditions. As with any other physical routine, it's good to consult a physician before signing up for the treatment. When you do this, they could either approve it or advise you against it, upon reviewing the severity of your condition.

Most doctors prescribe the therapy for people suffering from back pain, fibromyalgia and other health issues that are associated with muscles. It's often used as part of a inflammation relief program, because clients usually feel less discomfort after the treatment. The therapy can also be used to manage pains of a different type, including ones associated with anxiety, chronic fatigue and severe tension. It's even been used for muscular-skeletal system and repetitive physical injuries.

The treatment also loosens tight tissues and muscles. According to some health experts, it is believed that tightness within connective tissues brings about muscle restriction. This results in motion loss and back pain. Stress, injuries, inflammation, poor posture and trauma are thought to contribute to this tightness. MRM frees and loosens these connective tissues. The treatment is also thought to help with sustained physical injuries.

The massage is also known to elevate mood. It provides a higher sensation of wellbeing and relaxation. It is also linked with lower cortisol levels, blood pressure and heart rate. However, little research has been done to prove the connection between the therapy and the benefits claimed by its supporters. Nevertheless, the anecdotal evidence provided is sufficient to gain support from most people in the medical community.

Besides making you feel good, it also helps relieve the discomfort brought about by numerous medical conditions. Patients who engage in it may also benefit from other forms of noninvasive care which aim to relieve pain and keep joints and muscles warm and loose. It can be used as a complement and precursor to other treatments. These include physical and occupational therapy, manipulation and acupuncture. It can also improve skeletal and muscular alignment before surgery and help athletes align their bodies better before competing in their respective sports.

Myofascial release massage can help patients get ready for other aggressive strengthening treatments. It also provides pain relief for people whose movements and flexibility are limited. This could allow them resume their normal movements and also restore various functions.




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