Understanding Myofascial Release: What It Is? Myofascial release (MFR) is a specialized form of manual therapy that focuses on relieving tension and pain within the myofascial tissues of the body. These tissues, form part of a complex web of connective tissues, which run throughout the entire body and support muscles, bones, nerves, and organs. When these tissues become tight or restricted due to injury, stress, or inflammation, they can cause widespread pain and discomfort. Myofascial release aims to gently loosen and stretch these tissues to restore normal movement and alleviate pain. The practice of myofascial release involves the application of sustained pressure to the myofascial tissues by a trained therapist. This pressure helps to release adhesions, or areas where the fascia has become stuck and immobile. As the fascia is released, blood flow and circulation are improved, leading to better oxygenation and nutrient delivery to the affected areas. This process not only reduces pa...

The Relevance Biotensegrity  The human body consists of a combination of parts, structures, joints and soft-tissues, which enable us to move amongst other things. One should view the body as a single or whole structure as everything grew via mitosis (cell division). Structures and tissues within the body have different material properties such as elasticity, strength and more. Our bodies maintain and change shape through a combination of compressive and tensional forces within (Biotensegrity). Loads or forces within the body are continually changing according to the requirements placed on the body. Many people seem to forget that our limbs are relatively heavy and our bodies deal with the force of gravity 24/7. Equally, biotensegrity can change due to injuries (trauma), or tissue adaptations . The full article on Biotensegrity and its relevance - a Myotherapy perspective explains far more. The information on this page was written by Terry Davis MChiro, GradCertMentHlth, ...

Ankle Injuries and Treatment Most of us will have twisted our ankle at some point in life and to varying degrees of severity and probably thought nothing of it. The chances are that most people will have never even sought any form of treatment after the ankle injury either, except in the most severe cases. However, even relatively minor injuries can create adaptive changes to our mechanics and the way we move. Such changes, can frequently lead to other issues at a later date, be it weeks, months or years later. The full article about ankle inversion and eversion injuries - a Myotherapy perspective goes into far more detail about treatment options and the sorts of other issues that one may encounter due to unresolved trauma. The information on this page was written by Terry Davis MChiro, GradCertMentHlth, BSc. (Hons), Adv. Dip. Rem. Massag., Cert. WHS. TotalMSK Clinic Brisbane Ethical MSK Therapy Clinic and Myofascial Release Specialist www.totalmsk.co.uk

Plantar Fasciitis and Treatment Plantar Fasciopathy or Plantar Fasciitis tends to manifest as foot pain on the sole and near the heel bone (Calcaneus). Such pain can occur as a result of a specific or distinct injury or more often gradually over time. As with other Musculoskeletal related conditions, plantar fascia pain does not just impact highly active people. People living a sedentary lifestyle are very commonly affected by the condition, and this likely due to a combination of factors including adaptive tissue changes. Unfortunately, the tissues involved in this condition can be easily irritated during daily activities. In essence, the foot is always having to deal with applied forces, whether sitting or standing (more so when standing or moving). However, even though Chronic cases of the condition can be harder to resolve, it is still possible provided can identify and address the root cause of the problem. The full article about the  Plantar Fasciopathy or Plantar Fas...

Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) - Massage Balls and SMR tools Although many companies are advertising and selling various self-myofascial release products, there are limits to the usefulness of such products in a self-treatment context. Equally, if the wrong product or techniques is applied in the wrong context then one can actually make symptoms far worse. The article about self-myofascial release using massage balls and trigger point therapy explains some of the limitations of such methods in a self-treatment context. Unfortunately, anybody can design, sell or produce videos about such self-treatment products and with zero to some knowledge of the actual therapy techniques such products are trying to replicate.  The information on this page was written by Terry Davis MChiro, GradCertMentHlth, BSc. (Hons), Adv. Dip. Rem. Massag., Cert. WHS. TotalMSK Clinic Brisbane Ethical MSK Therapy Clinic and Myofascial Release Specialist www.totalmsk.co.uk