What is Advanced Myofascial Release?

Advanced Myofascial Release is a whole body technique which addresses connective tissue restrictions within the body. Gentle, sustained pressure is applied directly on the skin, without oils or gels. Pressure is maintained for a minimum of 2 minutes which allows the restricted area to reorganize and lengthen. In most musculoskeletal conditions Myofascial Release has proven to be one of the Most Effective Manual Therapy Techniques for long term reduction of pain.

Advanced Myofascial Release is a hands-on technique that facilitates a stretch into restricted soft tissue by placing low-grade sustained pressure into restricted tissue barrier. After 90-120 seconds, the tissue will undergo histological length changes, allowing the first release to be felt. The therapist follows the release into a new tissue barrier and holds again until a second release is felt. After a series of releases occur, the tissue will become soft and pliable, taking pressure off pain sensitive tissue and restoring alignment and mobility.

Fascia is a tough connective tissue which spreads throughout the body in a continuous three-dimensional web from head to foot. Trauma, poor posture or inflammation can create a binding down of fascia resulting in excess pressure on nerves, muscle, blood vessels, osseous structures and/or organs. Since many of the standard tests such as x-rays, MRI’s and CAT scans do not show the fascial restrictions, it is believed that an extremely high percentage of people suffering with pain and/or lack of motion may be having fascial problems but most go undiagnosed.

Myofascial Release treats the whole person. Muscular pain patterns tend to refer pain to other parts of the body. We feel pain in one part of our body and although that may be a site of muscular tension, it may not be where the problem is. Yes, that area needs to be addressed but it may not be the underlying problem. If we don’t treat the underlying problem, we may get temporary relief of pain, however it will either recur in the same site or in a different area.

"As a licensed bodyworker myself, I am picky about who I see. Robert was amazing and I would trust anyone at VVMFR. I have a complicated chronic health condition that affects my autonomic nervous system and Robert was highly attuned to my needs. More than any other bodyworker I've seen, he helped me understand (both cognitively and in an embodied way) and treat (both during sessions and by explaining specific exercises to do on my own) the connection in my own body between my specific pelvic issues, posture, and chronic headaches. Aside from skilled, they listen well and are kind."

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"I have been seeing Robert and Danielle for a couple of months for severe back spasms and many other muscular problems due to multiple surgeries. It is amazing how I feel my muscles responding to their techniques. There is more lengthening in my extremities, spasms are better and just overall flexibility. I practice things at home which helps as well. These two are very skilled not only in the physical aspect but provide good educational training as well about the body. They are also very caring and obviously committed to helping people feel better. I am very grateful to have found them."

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