Myofascial Release Massage

Fascia is a soft connective tissue located just below the skin that wraps and connects the muscles, bones, nerves and blood vessels of the body. When injuries, stress and tension cause trigger points or knots to form in the fascia you can experience pain and muscle tension. Myofascial Release (also known as skin rolling) is a whole-body approach to healing that seeks to restore balance by releasing this tension.

During your treatment, massage therapists stretch and smooth out knotted up fascia by applying pressure in the direction of the restriction. The strokes are deliberately slow lasting a minimum of 90 to 120 seconds and sometimes as long as 5 minutes. Pressure is gentle but firm. Your session can last from 30 minutes to an hour and a half. No oil is used.

Myofascial Release is especially effective in providing longer-term relief for chronic pain and dysfunction associated with muscle tightness. It is often suggested that initial treatment consist of several sessions.

Benefits of Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release improves circulation, strengthens the immune system and is an effective therapeutic approach in the relief of chronic pain including but not limited to:

• Low back pain
• Headaches and Migraines
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Digestive Issues
• Neck stiffness
• Shoulder injuries
• Arthritic conditions
• Scoliosis
• Sports injuries
• And more!

At Sister Rosalind Massage & Wellness centers we offer a variety of massage types to choose from and tailor each massage session to the specific needs of every client. Schedule an appointment today!