When the connective tissue around your muscles gets tight and restricted, movement suffers. Myofascial release uses sustained, gentle pressure to free that tissue and restore easy motion.
Myofascial release is a hands-on technique targeting the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and connects your muscles. Using sustained, gentle pressure, your therapist releases restrictions in this tissue to reduce pain, improve mobility, and support better movement, as part of a broader plan.
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Frees the connective tissue that wraps and connects your muscles.
A slow, low-load technique rather than deep, forceful pressure.
Releasing restrictions can ease pain and improve range of motion.
Fascia connects the body, so we look beyond the spot that hurts.
We use myofascial release for tightness and pain, including:
Tight, restricted fascia and myofascial trigger points.
Muscle-and-fascia tightness across the spine.
Head and neck tension contributing to headaches.
Tissue tightness after surgery or injury.
Stiffness from soft-tissue restriction.
Persistent muscle-and-fascia pain, as part of a plan.
See a physical therapist directly, no referral required in most states.
Call us or book online. No referral. No authorization delay.
Your first visit is a full evaluation with a licensed physical therapist.
Evidence-based, personalized to your body and your goals.
Better outcomes. Fewer visits. Back to doing what you love.
Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds and connects your muscles; when it’s tight or restricted, movement and comfort suffer.
It uses gentle, sustained pressure and is generally comfortable; some areas may feel tender.
It specifically targets fascial restrictions with sustained pressure, as part of a clinical treatment plan.
If tightness and restriction are limiting your movement or feeding your pain, an evaluation can help.
In most cases, no. Rules vary by plan and state.
Your first visit is a full evaluation, your therapist reviews your history, watches how you move, and builds a plan around your goals. In most states you can come directly, no referral needed.
Myofascial Release is offered at the 8 clinics listed below. Services vary by location, so call ahead to confirm availability before your visit.
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