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...

Headaches are a common factor in life. The headache market is a multi-billion dollar industry for the pharmaceutical industry. Equally, the consumer has grown accustomed to reaching for over the counter medications such as paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen. However, many such products do not identify the root cause of the headaches and often only mask symptoms. Equally, there is growing evidence of the longer-term effects of prolonged use of such medications and, in some cases, even causing headaches. Headaches can occur for various reasons, levels of severity and differing symptoms. Many types of headaches have a musculoskeletal or myofascial component. It is often possible to reduce the frequency and even severity of such headaches with simple lifestyle changes and hands-on treatment. The full article looks more at possible causes of headaches and treatment , including the relevance of myofascial trigger point pain. The information on this page was written by Terry Davis MChiro, Gr...

Chronic Pain and Treatment  Chronic Pain can arise for many reasons and is not fully understood. Many types of injury can become chronic in that symptoms persist for longer than three months and sometimes years. In most cases, tissues heal as "normal" after trauma, and we are not likely to notice the subtle changes an injury may create. After all, tissue healing is a repair and not new or regenerated tissue, equivalent to the original uninjured tissue. However, the body and other tissues naturally adapt to these changes. Tissues can only correctly heal if they have the right healing environment, including protection from further injury. It is relatively easy for conditions to worsen and become chronic if a healing environment does not exist. Trauma can impact many tissues and structures, and one area can affect others (biotensegrity). Although one area may heal, it may not function as well as it should, affecting the healing of other regions. Although the human body is extrem...

Neck Pain Treatment Neck Pain, much like Back Pain, is an age-old problem. However, there would appear to be increased incidences of Neck Pain, which appear to be partially attributable to our modern way of life. Terms such as “Text Neck” have also become popular, and the press has regular articles about smart devices and increasing incidences of neck-related pain. Admittedly, modern-day living for many people involves significant amounts of time using smart devices and minimal movement. Equally, neck pain can often coincide with shoulder pain, upper back pain and even tension or migraine-type headaches. The article “ Neck Pain - a Myotherapy perspective ” explains strategies to help avoid or limit the occurrences of neck pain and more. 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

Back Pain Treatment Back pain is an age-old problem and one which unfortunately most people will experience at some point in life. Episodes of back pain can vary, as can severity and possible cause. The human spine consists of a highly complicated combination of joint structures and soft-tissues. Pain-free and unrestricted mobility relies on each section of the spine, being able to move or function correctly. Overall movement within the spine relies on "coupled-motion", and each section has a direct impact on others within the spinal column. A restriction in one segment will impact segments above and below (see Biotensegrity article ), which may or may not result in pain or aching. The article Back Pain - A Myotherapy perspective explores this in more detail along with possible causes, symptoms and treatment options. The information on this page was written by Terry Davis MChiro, GradCertMentHlth, BSc. (Hons), Adv. Dip. Rem. Massag., Cert. WHS. TotalMSK Clinic Brisban...