What is the myofacial system? Tensiontherapy.com describes it as, “Think of the Myofascial System as a skin-tight mesh spider suit from head to toe. The Myofascial System is the most pervasive muscle tissue system in our bodies extending throughout our body in a non-specific direction. It is composed of collagen and elastin fibers that provide elasticity and support for the entire musculoskeletal system. This three level matrix of sorts connects every cell to every other cell within our entire body, bones, muscles, organs, skin etc. Perhaps the most important quality of the fascia tissue is that it records all physical, mental, emotional, and cognitive activity.”
What is the myofacial release technique in massage? Registered Massage Therapist Marsha Clarke (http://marshaclarkermt.com)
According to the founder of Myofascial Release John F. Barnes (2009), “Myofascial Release is a very effective hands-on technique that provides sustained pressure into myofascial restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. The theory of Myofascial Release requires an understanding of the fascial system (or connective tissue).”
Fascia is a thin connective tissue that covers all the organs of the body including the heart, lungs, brain, and spinal cord. This tissue covers every muscle and every fiber within each muscle, bone, nerve, artery, and vein. The fascial system is the only continuous structure that exists from head to toe without interruption (Barnes, 2009).
John F. Barnes, P.T., L.M.T., N.C.T.M.B. in an article he wrote goes on to question whether the mind resides in the myofacial system. His experience has been that consciousness infuses our entire being.
He goes on to say, “For years I have taught that fascia, on the microscopic level, is actually a three-dimensional web of tiny, hollow tubules filled with fluid, which carries information. This information, in the form of thermal, electromagnetic and mechanical energy, is transmitted to all aspects of the mind-body complex via myofascial release for healing on the deepest level.”
All of our therapists here at Back and Bodyworks are experienced with myofacial release. If you have questions about it, please be sure and ask them about it on your next visit.
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