Myofascial Therapy
Myofascial Therapy in Frisco, TX
Do you have pain? Reduced mobility? Problems with your circulation? Muscle tightness? Fibromyalgia? Migraines or other types of headaches? Or a sports injury?
These are the types of reasons your physical therapist at FYZICAL Frisco Stonebrook might recommend Myofascial Release Therapy as part of your treatment plan.
What is Myofascial Release Therapy?
Myofascial Release Therapy in Frisco, TX, is specialized physical therapy that helps release tension in myofascial tissues. What are myofascial tissues? Those are the tough membranes that wrap, connect, and support your muscles.
Whez the myofascial tissues get tight or restricted, it can be painful, uncomfortable, and limit your range of motion. Myofascial therapy relieves these restrictions, leaving you with more flexibility, and less pain.
Your physical therapist at FYZICAL Frisco Stonebrook in Frisco, TX, uses gentle, sustained pressure to stretch and soften the myofascial tissues where you have issues. This helps restore function, which is what reduces pain, and improves mobility.
Benefits of Myofascial Therapy
Physical therapists at FYZICAL Frisco Stonebrook recommend myofascial therapy for patients looking for specific benefits like:
- Pain Relief: Myofascial therapy targets the pain’s source for long-lasting relief, especially from chronic discomfort.
- Improved Mobility: Releasing tight fascia leaves you with greater flexibility and a wider range of motion.
- Enhanced Circulation: The gentle pressure helps increase blood flow for faster healing and reduced inflammation.
- Stress Reduction: Myofascial therapy is very relaxing, so it also helps lower stress levels and promotes a sense of well-being.
- Holistic Approach: Myofascial therapy addresses the whole body, addressing all the factors that contribute to your pain and discomfort.
Conditions Treated with Myofascial Therapy
Myofascial Therapy in Frisco, TX, is an effective treatment for a variety of conditions that involve tension, muscle pain, or movement restrictions. Some of the common conditions we treat are:
- Chronic Back Pain: If your back hurts constantly, especially if it has done so for more than 3 months, myofascial release alleviates tightness and tension in the back muscles to reduce pain and improve mobility.
- Headaches and Migraines: Releasing underlying tension in your neck and shoulders with myofascial therapy can reduce the intensity and frequency of headaches.
- Fibromyalgia: Relieve the widespread tenderness and muscle pain from fibromyalgia with myofascial physical therapy treatments.
- Post-Surgical Scarring: If you’ve had a recent surgery, your physical therapist may recommend myofascial therapy to help reduce scar tissue formation and improve skin elasticity.
- Sports Injuries: Athletes use myofascial therapy to enhance recovery and prevent future injuries.
Our Approach to Myofascial Physical Therapy at FYZICAL Frisco Stonebrook in Frisco, TX
At FYZICAL Frisco Stonebrook, our approach to **Myofascial Physical Therapy in Frisco, TX, centers around you. Our experienced physical therapists begin by conducting a thorough assessment to identify the areas of restriction. Then, they work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan based on the results of your assessment.
FAQs Myofascial Release Therapy
What Does a Myofascial Therapist Do?
A myofascial therapist specializes in assessing, diagnosing, and treating pain and movement restrictions caused by tightness or other dysfunctions of myofascial tissues. The myofascial network of connective tissues surrounds and supports muscles, bones, and organs. When tight or restricted, they can cause pain, limit movement, and contribute to several physical conditions.
How Long Does Myofascial Therapy Take?
Myofascial physical therapy sessions last at least 30 minutes, but most are 55 minutes or more. A trained physical therapist provides myofascial therapy care to only 1 patient at a time.
What Is the Best Exercise for Myofascial Pain?
Yoga, stretching and foam rolling all help myofascial pain by keeping the fascia moving. Myofascial trigger point therapy directly targets tension spots. Your physical therapist will guide you through a series of exercises customized to your condition.