We all suffer from Pain at some point of time. It might be from stiff muscles, soreness or an injury. Myofascial release can be an effective option to relieve the pain and get back to life as normal. This treatment involved putting gentle pressure on specific body locations to restore range of motion and ease pain.

While bigger tools, like the foam roller, are used to relax and relieve larger body areas. The Lacrosse Ball is perfect for targeting smaller painful trigger points.

What is Myofascial release?

Myofascial release is a type of physical therapy often used to treat Myofascial Pain Syndrome. Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain disorder caused by sensitivity and tightness in your myofascial tissues. These tissues surround and support the muscles throughout your body.

Myofascial release focuses on reducing pain by easing the tension and tightness in the trigger points. It’s not always easy to understand what trigger point is responsible for the pain. Localizing pain to a specific trigger point is very difficult. For that reason, myofascial release is often used over a broad area of muscle and tissue rather than at single points.

3 Thumb rules for Self Myofascial release

1) Stay away from bone

2) Stay away from nerves or any sensations that feel sharp, shooting, or radiating.

3) Avoid swollen tissue or inflammation

4 Myofascial Release Practices that can help

1) Relax tight calf muscles

2) Loosen your hamstrings

3) Release tension in your back, shoulders and neck

4) Improve your hip flexibility

Contraindications

However, massage isn’t ideal for people:

• with burns, injuries, or painful wounds
• with fractures or broken bones
• with fragile or weak bones
• with deep vein thrombosis or deep vein issues
• taking blood-thinning medications

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