Myofascial technique is a hands-on therapy targeting the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and supports your muscles throughout your body. Myofascial massage is beneficial for the management of pain felt in a variety of conditions, like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and chronic back pain. It may further help with severe anxiety and tension, and it is used to treat repetitive strain injuries in the musculoskeletal system, like e.g. trigger finger, carpal tunnel syndrome, tenosynovitis, bursitis, tennis elbow and tendinitis.
What is myofascial massage therapy technique?
Trigger point therapy focuses deep pressure on specific trigger point knots to deactivate them. Myofascial is broader, using sustained pressure and stretching techniques to address restrictions throughout the fascia, not just isolated knots. Trigger point therapy is ideal for pinpointing and eliminating deep muscle pain, while myofascial massage is better suited for overall tightness and improved fascia health.
How do myofascial and trigger point therapy differ?
Is myofascial technique right for me?
Myofascial technique could be a good fit for you if you're experiencing general muscle tightness, pain, or limitations in your movement. It's particularly helpful if you have pain that seems to radiate to other areas, as this can be a sign of fascial restrictions. However, if your pain is very acute or localized, trigger point therapy might be a more targeted option. Chat with your Jasper124 Massage Therapist to determine which route to go!
Pain Relief
By releasing tension in the fascia and trigger points, myofascial massage can significantly reduce pain throughout your body. This is helpful for chronic pain conditions like lower back pain, neck pain, and headaches.
Improved Mobility
By addressing muscle tightness and restrictions, deep tissue massage can help increase your range of motion and make daily activities easier.
Better Circulation
Myofascial massage improves circulation by releasing restrictions caused by tight fascia. This brings fresh oxygen and nutrients to your muscles to promote healing and reduce inflammation.
Extended Range of Motion
Tight fascia can restrict your ability to move freely. Myofascial massage helps loosen these restrictions, allowing your muscles and joints to move through their full range of motion. Bonus points for helping you with flexibility, too!
Repetitive Strain Injury & Sports Recovery
This type of massage is beneficial to athletes, those in a physically or mentally intensive job, and anyone recovering from strenuous activity. It promotes muscle repair by flushing out lactic acid, the byproduct of exercise that can cause soreness.
Stress, Anxiety, and General Relief
When you’re stressed, your muscles often tighten. Massaging your tight fascia can ease tension, promoting relaxation and reducing overall stress levels. This can also improve your sleep.
Decreased Reliance on Medication
Massage can reduce your need for over-the-counter medications. When your sleep and physical health improve, it can result in less frequent use of medications that you might be taking for physical and mental help.
What are the benefits of myofascial technique?
What Our Clients Are Saying
"The people are great! Friendly staff and flexible appointments. They have direct billing with insurance too which is really nice. I've been going in for deep tissue massage for the last 3 weeks and my muscles are finally loosening up. Grace is amazing at deep tissue massage. I highly recommend her if that's what you're looking for... and it takes me a lot to say that. I don't give praise unless it's deserved."
Tannis Mason
"I dealt with shoulder pain for a year and half. I saw multiple massage therapists throughout that time and no one could seem to relieve the pain and stiffness. One session with Craig and he fixed it. He even knew the cause just based on my description of the issue before we even started the massage. I highly recommend him!"
Candida Tookey
"Amazing results! I've been meeting with Craig for a few months now, and we've managed to completely obliterate my chronic shoulder pain. Craig uses a number of different modalities to address issues you may be experiencing. He's enthusiastic about his work, and it comes through in our sessions. Craig's jovial and professional personality was key to putting any hesitations I may have had at ease, as he was the first male massage therapist I've worked with. Always comfortable, always professional."
Kim Davidson
"Lexy was great. She's clearly passionate about massage, health & fitness, and she was very knowledgeable on ways to correct tightness in my body. She even provided stretching suggestions/examples specific to my problem areas after my massage time had run out."
Stephan D.
What Our Clients Are Saying.
"The people are great! Friendly staff and flexible appointments. They have direct billing with insurance too which is really nice. I've been going in for deep tissue massage for the last 3 weeks and my muscles are finally loosening up. Grace is amazing at deep tissue massage. I highly recommend her if that's what you're looking for..."
Tannis Mason
"I dealt with shoulder pain for a year and half. I saw multiple massage therapists throughout that time and no one could seem to relieve the pain and stiffness. One session with Craig and he fixed it. He even knew the cause just based on my description of the issue before we even started the massage. I highly recommend him!"
Candida Tookey
"Amazing results! I've been meeting with Craig for a few months now, and we've managed to completely obliterate my chronic shoulder pain. Craig uses a number of different modalities to address issues you may be experiencing. He's enthusiastic about his work, and it comes through in our sessions..."
Kim Davidson
"Lexy was great. She's clearly passionate about massage, health & fitness, and she was very knowledgeable on ways to correct tightness in my body. She even provided stretching suggestions/examples specific to my problem areas after my massage time had run out."
Stephan D.
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