Have you ever heard of fascia? Most people haven’t, and those who have believe it’s just connective tissue that holds everything together. But fascia is a connective tissue that does much more than hold your body together. It’s also integral to our entire structural alignment—it wraps and connects our muscles, bones, blood vessels, and organs.Continue Reading »
Does Myofascial Release Reduce Inflammation? Are you troubled by “inflammation” in your body?Does your body feel tight, restricted, and sore?Have you been led to believe that there’s no relief for it?If so, you might want to try myofascial therapy – the therapy we perform here at Release Works.Myofascial release therapy is a unique form of hands-onContinue Reading »
Chances are, you or someone you know may have experienced, or be experiencing, Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS). Western medicine characterizes the condition as chronic muscle pain, tenderness, and stiffness caused by muscle trigger points.You know that feeling when your shoulders are stiff and achy after an unusually long day of staring at your computer screen?That’sContinue Reading »
Are you looking for a holistic approach to support your body and optimize your health and well-being? If so, Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR), a form of manual therapy developed by world-renowned physical therapist John F. Barnes (the type we practice here at Release Works), could be the perfect fit.This hands-on treatment style offers numerous benefits thatContinue Reading »
Do you experience pain or discomfort in your back, neck, or shoulders?Perhaps you’re dealing with a chronic condition like fibromyalgia, nerve impingements, or tendonitis.If you’re like most adults in America, you probably have a range of aches and pains that never seem to go away. Chronic pain, stiffness, and tension become increasingly common daily asContinue Reading »
Are you looking for ways to nurture yourself, your body, and your mind?Taking care of our health is essential to leading a happy life.But we often get stuck in unhealthy habits that can be difficult to break without external guidance and support. As a result, it can sometimes feel overwhelming.But a consistent routine of goodContinue Reading »
We understand that living with chronic pain harms your mental health. It prevents you from enjoying a decent quality of life.When it gets really bad, unrelenting pain can also contribute to the development of generalized anxiety disorders, agoraphobia, and clinical depression. While chronic pain can hamper your quality of life, there are ways to help toContinue Reading »
Is your shoulder pain a source of stress and discomfort? Have you tried physical therapy, chiropractic, stretching, saunas, yoga, ice, heat, and hot tubs, and nothing works to fix the pain? Are you stuck and losing hope?The “shoulder” is made up of bones and joints with strengthening and stabilizing muscles and tendons and LOTS of fascia (connectiveContinue Reading »
I get asked this question often, what’s the difference between massage and myofascial release, is it rubbing and stretching? Is it like deep tissue or sports massage? Is it more energy work instead of physical? And the answer is … sort of! How Are Massage And Myofascial Release Different? Of course, I could get technicalContinue Reading »
We know how it feels. It’s miserable.When you suffer from migraine headaches, the experience is far worse and more painful than regular headaches.Migraines are a form of neurological disease that leads to an intense throbbing pain that leaves you bedridden and unable to work, exercise, or socialize for days, weeks, or even months in severeContinue Reading »