Massage Therapy at Chiropractic First
Soothe Your Muscles & Ease Your Pain With Massage Therapy
Our therapeutic massage services can help relieve muscle tension, reduce pain, and improve flexibility. Combine massage with chiropractic care for optimal results.
What’s Myofascial Release?
The term ‘Myofascia’ is derived from the Greek words ‘myo’, meaning ‘muscle’, and ‘fascia’, meaning ‘band’. Myofascial release is a specialised and effective hands-on therapy to address pain and dysfunction arising from the myofascia. It has successfully helped people for over a hundred years by treating recurring injuries and pain.
“Myofascia” refers to the interconnected network of connective tissue (fascia) that surrounds and supports all muscles, organs, bones, nerves, and blood vessels throughout your body. Think of it as a continuous, thin, fibrous web that plays a crucial role in shock absorption, injury recovery, and joint mobility. It’s composed of collagen, elastin, and a viscous fluid, allowing it to be strong and flexible. Like muscle, fascia can contract and relax, playing a major role in joint mobility and stability. It acts as the body’s shock absorber and helps deal with injuries, responding to physical stress by thickening its fibers.
This specialised therapy is not simply massage. It’s a technique used to equalise muscle tension throughout the body. It decompresses nerves and muscles that are a source of pain by releasing constrictions within the fascia network.
How Myofascial Restrictions Develop
Healthy fascia is pliable and flexible. However, physical trauma, inflammation, poor posture, repetitive motions, sports injuries, or arthritis can cause the fascia to lose its pliability, becoming restricted, hardened, and scarred. These restrictions can lead to several issues, including:
- Headaches
- Muscle pain and spasms
- Chronic neck and back pain
- Sciatica
- Numbness and tingling
- Poor Posture
- Reduced Flexibility
The Myofascial Release Technique
Myofascial release is a targeted therapy applied directly to specific areas of the body. Our skilled massage therapist uses slow, sustained pressure to gently stretch and release the tension in the restricted fascia. This process is repeated until the area is fully relaxed. Because the fascia is a continuous network, releasing restrictions in one area can positively impact other parts of the body, improving overall mobility and reducing pain. The therapist works in small, specific areas at a time, sometimes using deep pressure.
Why Myofascial Release Matters
Fascial restrictions often don’t show up on X-rays or MRI scans, which can make it difficult to diagnose and treat the source of pain. Myofascial release can address these hidden restrictions, helping to relieve pain and improve posture and mobility. At Chiropractic First, our massage therapist is trained in myofascial release techniques to provide comprehensive care for your musculoskeletal health. Progress is often measured by a decrease in the patient’s pain and an overall improvement in posture and mobility.
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Our skilled massage therapist, Alice, will help you relax. Please visit the information page on our website for details on her specialties and qualifications and our list of fees page for pricing.
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