Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) Westmead

Best Myofascial Release Therapy in Sydney

“Myo” refers to muscle, “Fascial” pertains to tissue or tissue bands, and “Release” means relaxation or letting go. So, Myofascial Release Therapy essentially means relaxing muscle tissue through physical intervention provided by a licensed therapist.

When you’re injured or stressed, your muscles often develop a tight, painful spot, which we call a “knot.” This knot forms because the muscle is contracting and shortening, leading to tight bands of muscle fibres and heightened sensitivity. This is what we call a myofascial trigger point, and it can cause problems in three ways:
The knot restricts blood flow, reducing oxygen and nutrients to the muscle area.

This lack of nutrients causes waste products and toxins to build up, making the knot area even more sensitive, creating a “trigger point.”
The trigger point becomes hypersensitive and sends pain signals throughout your body, sometimes in other areas.

In the end, these knots create a cycle of pain, weakness, and limited movement in your muscles. Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy is a hands-on approach to disrupt this cycle and relieve your symptoms.

What is Myofascial Release Therapy?

Myofascial Release is a therapy that involves hands-o n treatment of the soft tissues in the musculoskeletal system.
Myofascial release (MFR) therapy aims to make the fascia and muscles more flexible, so you can move better and feel less pain. People who often try MFR therapy are those who’ve had injuries or pain in their muscles. They might feel:
Muscles are too tight.
Pain in their joints or muscles from too much pressure.
Pain anywhere in the body, like headaches or back pain.
Myofascial trigger points, often called muscle knots, are tight spots in muscles. They usually happen because of too much use, swelling, injuries, nerve problems, or muscle issues. These tight spots can hurt in the area where they are or even cause pain in other parts of your body, which is called referral pain.

Choosing Recovery Rehab Westmead for Myofascial Release Therapy

At Recovery Rehab, after our therapist has gathered all the necessary information and identified the areas in your body where the fascial tissues are tense and rigid, she then pinpoints the problem areas and proceeds to create a customized treatment plan using various techniques. This plan is tailored to everyone’s unique situation, considering their specific pain areas and patterns.

In summary, the treatment involves targeted touch therapies to improve blood and lymph circulation in affected areas, increasing oxygen and nutrient supply to muscles, alleviating pain, and restoring mobility.

 

Discover the various conditions effectively addressed by Myofascial ReleaseTherapy, a holistic approach aimed at promoting overall well-being. This non-invasive therapy has shown positive results in treating a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury

  • Migraines and Headaches

  • Chronic Neck and Back Pain

  • Stress and Tension-Related Disorders

  • Motor-Coordination Impairments

  • Infant and Childhood Disorders

  • Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

  • Chronic Fatigue

  • Fibromyalgia

  • TMJ Syndrome

  • Scoliosis

  • Central Nervous System Disorders

  • Learning Disabilities

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Orthopedic Problems