Myofacial Release Southampton

What is the Myofascia?

Myofascia is the three-dimensional connective tissue all around the body which supports the muscles, organs and bones, formed of collagen and elastin and it plays a key role in the body's movement and overall balance.

What is Myofacial Release?

Myofacial Release treatment or MFR for short, focuses on the soft tissue dysfunction, tension and holding patterns, involves gentle sustained pressure using hands, tools or cups.

IASTM - Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation

This treatment uses specialised tools for working superficially on the skin and connective tissue. After their use IASTM tools leave petechiae which is a light bruising/redness in the area that can last for a few days or weeks depending on the treatment.

IASTM is good for:

• Increasing blood flow
• Stimulating neurological pathways
• Reducing Myofacial restrictions
• Reducing pain
• Aiding the healing process

Dry Cupping - Myofacial Decompression

Myofacial Decompression or Dry Cupping is a technique that uses a vacuum on the epidermis which creates a suction that decompresses the Myofascia (aka connective tissue) releasing it thus allowing the muscle and tissues to move more freely.

After cupping the client will show some petechiae which is a light bruising/redness in the area that can last for a few days or weeks depending on the treatment.

Myofacial Decompression is good for:

• Lymphatic Drainage
• Promoting blood circulation
• Deep tissue repair
• Myofacial release
• Reducing pain
• Improves scar tissue
• Promoting collagen growth

Myofacial Release Massage

Myofacial Release Massage is a hands-on, manual therapy which focuses on the fascia/connective tissue dysfunction, pain and holding patterns, it involves gentle sustained pressure and it is done without any medium.