Myofascial Release

Relieve Your Muscle Tension with Myofascial Release

Painful muscles can be a thing of the past with myofascial release!

Are you living with stiff or tight muscles? If so, you have what is called myofascial pain caused by muscular irritation, and the myofascial release treatments at AOPTmay benefit you.

If your stiff or tight muscles are limiting your daily life, don’t hesitate to request an appointment.

One of our Lexington, KY physical therapists would be happy to meet with you and discuss how myofascial release can benefit you!

Does myofascial release treat my condition?

When muscles become constricted or tight, it can significantly impact your mobility. This can cause pain and limitations with movement.

Fortunately, myofascial release works to reverse this by loosening up the constricted muscles, thus allowing for easier, pain-free movement.

There are several conditions that can be treated with myofascial release. Some of the most common include:

Venous insufficiency

This treatment can help reduce the amount of blood pooled in the veins and allow for more efficient blood flow, decreasing the pain felt in the veins.

Temporomandibular joint disorder

The muscles around the jaw are massaged through myofascial release in many patients with the temporomandibular joint disorder. This decreases pain and inflammation, as well as increases mobility of the jaw.

Fibromyalgia

This condition can also cause stiffness in multiple muscles. The affected areas will be determined and then massaged.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome can benefit from myofascial release by having the muscles in their hands, wrists, and/or arms massaged, in order to improve function and mobility.

Chronic headaches/migraines

This treatment has also been known to relieve the pain of chronic headaches and migraines by massaging the tightened muscles around the head and neck.

Injury

Injuries can also cause muscle stiffness. The affected area will be massaged to loosen up the muscles and allow for a quicker healing process.

Myofascial pain syndrome

This is the most commonly treated condition through this treatment, and it can affect many of your muscles. The “trigger points” for your myofascial pain are determined and then massaged out.

If you have been diagnosed with one of the conditions listed above, or another condition that you think could benefit from myofascial release, contact our Lexington, KY physical therapy office today.

How can I benefit from this treatment?

Our Lexington, KY physical therapists are highly trained in the method of myofascial release, with an extensive understanding of what specific pressure points to focus on, in order to bring your fascia back to its elastic form.

This treatment is a type of physical therapy treatment in the form of massage that helps alleviate pain by relieving tension within the affected muscles.

Ready to get started? Schedule your appointment!

Add this treatment to your treatment plan today!

Don’t let stiff, tight, or constricted muscles limit your life any longer!

At AOPT, we are dedicated to providing the best quality treatment for your individual needs.

Request an appointment at our Lexington, KY physical therapy practice today for relief.