What is Myofascial Massage?

Myofascial therapy is a type of massage used to stretch and loosen fascia tightness in the body. Fascia is a connective tissue that wraps every organ, vessel, bone, nerve, and every muscle. When fascia gets tight it can bind up and form trigger points, pain, and discomfort. A myofascial therapy session begins with gentle stretching strokes. This prepares the tissue for deeper work and helps  the therapist determine what areas to focus on. Once the area is ready a deeper stroke is used to stretch the tissue. These broad deep strokes also help push out old blood and bring in new blood. If needed, our therapists also use trigger point massage to relieve deep points that may be causing pain and discomfort. All these techniques combine to improve fascial movement which in turn improves pain, discomfort, and mobility.