Restoring Harmony Myofascial Release LLC

Myofascial Release

The John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach (JFBMFR) is a holistic, hands-on technique that uses gentle, sustained pressure to release fascial adhesions and restrictions, helping restore function and eliminating pain. Myo refers to muscle and fascia refers to the continuous web of connective tissue surrounding every cell, nerve, blood vessel, organ, bone, and muscle of the human body, from head to toe.

Restrictions and adhesions in this system can be caused by:

  • stress or trauma (physical, mental, and/or emotional)
  • injury
  • scarring
  • repetitive motion
  • birth trauma
  • poor posture
     

Symptoms of these restrictions can include:

  • pain (muscle, joint, tendon, nerve, unexplained)
  • weakness
  • decreased range of motion
  • diminished organ function
  • body distortions (scoliosis, forward head posture)
  • headaches
     
    Myofascial Release can help relieve these symptoms by restoring the fluidity and elasticity of the fascial web, allowing cells to receive the nutrients necessary for proper function, eliminating toxins, and relieving tensile pressure on pain-sensitive structures, pressures of approximately 2,000 pounds per square inch!

You can read more about the John Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach at www.myofascialrelease.com.

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Myofascial Release FAQ

What is Myofascial Release?

Myofascial release therapy is a hands-on technique used to relieve tension and pain by releasing restrictions in the fascial system.

What are the benefits of Myofascial Release?

Myofascial Release improves mobility, reduces pain, and increases circulation by releasing tension in the connective tissues throughout the body.

Who can benefit from Myofascial Release?

Essentially everyone (we all have some restrictions)! Myofascial Release can help alleviate chronic pain, improve flexibility, and promote overall well-being by addressing fascial restrictions and imbalances.

What does a Myofascial Release session look like?

  1. A conversation about your symptoms, history, and current concerns.
  2. A visual evaluation in standing to assess your body's general patterns in gravity.
  3. Further evaluation of patterns with you lying on the table.
  4. Treatment involving gentle, sustained pressure to relieve restrictions in the muscular and fascial tissues.
  5. A post-treatment conversation about your observations and sensations during the session.
  6. Self-treatment suggestions to encourage your body to continue releasing between sessions.

How often should I get Myofascial Release treatments?

Frequency varies depending on your goals and how long your particular issues have been present.  The benefits of sessions close together are cumulative and prevent the body from returning to old ways of being. Many find benefit in multiple sessions weekly initially, and adjusting as symptoms improve.

What is the history of Myofascial Release?

Myofascial Release is a therapeutic technique developed by John F. Barnes, a world-renowned physical therapist and healer.  Struggling with various sports injuries, he found traditional therapies to provide insufficient and temporary relief.  Through study and self-treatment, he understood that full release of the fascial web was key to deep and long-lasting healing.  You can read more about John Barnes's work at www.myofascialrelease.com.

How does Myofascial Release compare to other modalities?

  • It facilitates deep healing that affects all aspects of health, not just rubbing muscles or providing a relaxing experience.
  • Results typically last longer.
  • The techniques are not forceful.
  • Giving the tissues time to respond is central to the principles of Myofascial Release.
  • The client is engaged in and committed to the healing process. Awareness and feeling deeply are part of the effectiveness of this work.
  • Myofascial Release can give the client insight into their body and can help to process unresolved physical and emotional issues.

"I have suffered through deep tissue massage, chiropractic, acupuncture and drug therapy to try and get my hip released. One session - one- and I feel like I finally have a hip again and not a block of wood. I am not back to normal but I am much, much better than I have been in years."

- Denise S.

"My experience with Jennifer has been life changing. Working with her to incorporate myofascial release into my recovery has been a wonderful experience. I felt stuck and like I was making no progress and now each week I can see and feel the progress. It's so encouraging while going through such a difficult time."

- Heather J.

"I have pain all through my right arm. I was totally new to this type of treatment, but was impressed with the amount of range increase she was able to achieve. I have hope for a full recovery and feel this type of treatment truly accelerates the healing process."

- Michael R.