Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) is a treatment approach, a therapy and a rehabilitation tool. It is a hands-on therapy, meaning that the therapist applies pressure with the hands onto, and into, the clients body.
The therapist addresses the tissue barrier of resistance by feeling for tightness, restrictions and adhesion’s in any direction/plane that may be causing pain and dysfunction. MFR is performed without oil or lotion to prevent slippage on the skin. The MFR therapist will perform a visual, movement and palpatory assessment.
The following are some many benefits of MFR:
- Promotion of relaxation and a sense of well-being
- Elimination of general pain and discomfort
- Can be used as part of an athletic or sport training routine and maintenance programme to promote mobility and performance
- Re-established and improved joint range of motion and muscle function
- Restored balance and promotion of correct posture
- Injury recovery and rehabilitation
- Promotion of awareness and emotional issues and how they may be resolved
