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Myofascial Release Therapy treatment for Multiple Sclerosis

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

It is our belief that Myofascial Release Therapy can improve the quality of life and daily activities for those struggling with Multiple Sclerosis by minimizing the effects of flare-ups. Common effects of Multiple Sclerosis flare-ups that can be addressed with Myofascial Release are:

  • Muscle Weakness
  • Fatigue
  • Depression/Emotional Balance
  • Muscle Spasticity
  • Balance
  • Pain
  • Headaches
  • Postural dysfunction
  • Stress
  • Muscular Tension

Myofascial Release is a bodywork technique that seeks to release tension and adhesions within the fascial tissue. The fascia is connective tissue that is continuous throughout the body; it is the web that holds and supports all the cells within the body. When the fascia is inflamed, as it becomes with an MS flare-up, it can exert tremendous pressure on surrounding tissue. Myofascial release, through its gentle, prolonged stretch of the tissue, releases the holding patterns and stored tension. Our focus in a myofascial release session is to individualize each treatment session to reduce the following effects of a MS flare-up:

  • Spasticity
  • Pain
  • Muscle tension
  • Restore emotional balance

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