FAQ:
When will I get better?
This is a common but tough question. Everyone's background, habits, and goals are different. Your issue didn't develop quickly, so healing will take time. Many people notice some improvement after the first session and a significant reduction in pain after about 5-6 sessions received close together. In many instances, it is dependent on how long you have been in pain for.
I'm seeing a chiropractor or physical therapist for my condition. Will myofascial release treatments help or slow my progress?
MFR absolutely enhances the benefits you are receiving from your chiropractor, physical therapist, or acupuncturist. While physical therapy primarily focuses on symptomatic treatment and chiropractic mainly focuses on spinal manipulation, MFR practitioners treat globally. It addresses the restricted layers of fascia that can perpetuate the pain in the tissues your other healthcare providers are treating.
How will I feel after MFR?
Following your session, you will typically feel very relaxed and at ease, and you may experience an increase in energy levels, heightened awareness of your body, and improved sleep. There can at times be some soreness experienced for a few days as we begin to unwind long-standing patterns of pain and tightness. It can feel like a post-exercise soreness. This “Healing Crisis” is totally normal, and is non-injurious. It is simply part of the journey as your body begins to reveal the areas we need to treat next.
I feel great and perform at my peak. How can MFR benefit me?
This is my favorite question because there is always room for improvement. MFR allows you to do what you already do well but more efficiently and with less effort. Runners and cyclists can go further, tennis players and golfers find their swings smoother, and basketball players jump higher. It is excellent for injury prevention and for when an issue already exists. It is also extremely valuable for post-operative recovery in regaining better mobility.
What sets MFR apart from a traditional massage?
Myofascial Release works WITH your nervous system which is highly adaptive and stubborn. The techniques are thoughtful, responsive, and unforced. While massage, stretching, and exercise are certainly helpful (and I do integrate them), they often don’t address the pain's neurological aspects when used alone, and the results typically fade within 24-72 hours. There are no quick fixes when it comes to working with a maladapted nervous system. It requires time, effort, and LOTS of gentle reminding. There are two steps forward, and a step back as the body reorganizes and processes the new information we provide with myofascial release. When the treatment program is followed, the results tend to be lasting.