Myofascial ReleaseMyofascial release is a difficult term to understand because of the many websites and books that talk about it have such varying information on it. No wonder people are confused about it when wondering if they should get a myofascial release treatment or take classes in MFR. The word Myofascial is a combination of two elements- "Myo" meaning muscle and "fascia" meaning connective tissue. The fascia is one of many types of connective tissue. It covers the muscles and each fiber of the muscle. Fascia creates space in the tissues and is involved in the body's postural balance, movement and nervous system. It acts as a shock absorber and is involved in inflammation. There are two different types of myofascial release- direct and indirect. Direct uses just that -direct application of pressure to release the myofascial tissue. Indirect methods use contract/relax methods that gently release the tissue. Many positional release techniques are indirect methods. There is no accurate info as to who first started using the word myofascial release. The best explanation I found is in the book from Carol Manheim in her book The Myofascial Release Manual Myofascial Release can be used inclusively to mean any form of soft tissue release work And that about sums it up right? That of course is only the beginning... In the early 40's, Janet Travel referred to myofascial pain but never used the word myofascial release. She worked with myofascial trigger points in a variety of pain syndromes. The next mention of it supposedly came in 1981 when it was found in the title of a class at Michigan State University and taught by Anthony Chila, DO and John Peckham, DO. Do you have more info about Myofascial Release Please share it with others. See more on Myofascial Release Andrew Still, an early DO in the late 19th century is thought to have used indirect methods of myofascial release. Carol Manheim also list Rolfing, strain counterstrain (Jones) and soft tissue mobilization to be based on the same myofascial models. John Barnes has also developed his own version of something he calls Myofascial Release as a result of his own injuries from weight lifting. He teaches classes around the US and is the author of a book on the topic - Myofascial Release: The Search for Excellence--A Comprehensive Evaluatory and Treatment Approach (A Comprehensive Evaluatory and Treatment Approach) Ida Rolf on Fascia - Great Video! See also: Triggerpoint Therapy www.thebodyworker.com on connective tissue and fascia. The Endless Web: Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists Have information on this type of massage?Share your information on this type of massage or some of it's uses and resources for learning or about receiving this type of massage. How has it made a difference in your life? What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
Excellent article on different types of myofascial release
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.She has a section from Robert Ward an early Osteopath says:
Fascial Anatomy and Physical Reality
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