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
