Myofascial release and the myofascial (fascial) system are getting a lot of attention in the realms of science, alternative medicine, and bodywork these days as researchers define, and redefine, what the fascial system is, how it functions, and why we should be paying attention to it. It can be a lot to take in, especiallyContinue Reading »
I’ve written a bit about this previously, that your myofascial self treatment and care must match your workout. That there are likely some go tos, some self treatment that you will do for life to help keep your body moving and feeling best. I am familiar with those for myself. Generally that is some timeContinue Reading »
How Aches And Pains Become “Normal” I recently spent some time receiving a series of myofascial treatment sessions for myself. I wasn’t in crisis. Didn’t have anything seriously bothering me. But was aware of some nagging trouble that just never seems to resolve. You know, shoulder, back, and neck tension “from too much time inContinue Reading »
To truly shift the health of your myofascial system and the entirety of your being requires a long term view and development of lifetime practices toward sustainable change. This is much different from any sort of “fix-it and forget it” type of approaches you might have tried in the past. What Does Sustainable Change Take?Continue Reading »
When Things Hurt, It Is Time To Seek Help! I recently spent a week at John Barnes’ Myofascial Release Clinic, Therapy on the Rocks, in Sedona, AZ as a client receiving treatment. I learned a lot about how my body responds to pain signals and the meaning I take from them. I also learned aContinue Reading »
What is Traditional Healthcare? I never used to think of healthcare as an industry or a business. Healthcare to me used to mean having a doctor I could call and get an appointment with if I got sick. And a hospital to go to if I was seriously injured or needed surgery. Healthcare meant doingContinue Reading »
If you play video games, you likely know the significance and sense of accomplishment when you “level up.” Leveling up doesn’t just happen in video games, though. It happens here frequently as clients work with the Release Works Myofascial Therapy team and begin to develop an effective myofascial self treatment practice. Let me tell youContinue Reading »
We talk about providing the best care for your one body. The big question is, though, what does that BEST CARE look like for you? Hint: It is likely not going to look exactly like anyone else’s best care. . . The Best Care For Your One Body Will Be Unique To YOU For example,Continue Reading »
I was asked this question a few days ago, “How do I approach my own myofascial self treatment?” What You Are Doing For Myofascial Self Treatment Matters I started to answer with the things I do on a regular basis. Legs up the wall at least once a week. Nightly lying on and softeningContinue Reading »
Often clients find Release Works Myofascial Therapy Clinic after months, or years, of working within a traditional Western medicine framework. And they wonder, what makes working with us different? It is a great question. And one that needs answering as we explore whether or not our approach is a good fit for your needs. TheContinue Reading »