06/05/2026
During a myofascial release session, your therapist doesn’t focus specifically on your muscles. They focus on releasing tension in your fascial tissues.
The stringy tissue is densely woven throughout your muscles, bones, nerves, arteries, veins and organs. Your fascia is one continuous structure throughout your body. Each part of your body is connected to it in some way. That’s why if there’s a snag in the tissue in one part of your body, it can cause pain in another part of your body.
Normally, fascia is flexible and stretchy, but strong. It provides structural support to your body and protects your muscles. Fascia is usually able to move without any restrictions. When your body experiences any kind of trauma, your fascia loses its flexibility. It becomes tightened and more rigid. The tightness can lead to pain and loss of motion, which can affect your quality of life.
Therapists will use direct contact on your skin. They won’t use any oils or lotions, so they are able to feel the tightness in your fascia. Pressure will be applied slowly in an attempt to lengthen your fascial tissues, they will then knead and stretch your fascial tissues repeatedly. When they feel the pressure and tension release, they’ll move on.
Come in and experience a Myofascial Release session with Laura.
