Bruck Therapy Myofascial Release

   

 

For nearly 30 years, Bruck Therapy has been specializing in Myofascial Release (MFR), a precise medical massage technique targeting areas where muscles and fascia are not functioning properly, causing tension, discomfort and pain.  Even though MFR is a type of massage (meaning manipulation of soft tissue), it is not intended to be a typical relaxation-oriented massage. 

    The term myofascial is a combination of two Latin words: myo meaning “muscle” and fascia meaning “thin sheath or covering.”  Every muscle and organ in your body is covered with a thin whitish film called fascia. Its presence enables muscles and organs to glide smoothly against one another with minimal resistance or friction.   

    Conditions like fatigue, dehydration, trauma, stroke, stress, certain medications, some diseases, etc., can cause the fascial coverings to stick to one another.  These “sticky” points are called adhesions or “knots”.  When muscles start sticking together, they can’t move properly.  The more an area becomes “glued” down, the greater the muscular impairment.   

    Through the application of carefully placed  and sustained holds, MFR can loosen both the muscles and fascia, setting the stage for the body to heal itself without drugs or surgery.   

    Many individuals are surprised to learn that their pain often stems from tight muscles and fascia located in different areas of the body. For instance, foot pain is frequently caused by tension in the calf muscles rather than in the foot itself.   

    Myofascial Release addresses pain at its source by releasing restrictions in both the muscles and fascia. This dual release is essential for restoring proper movement and achieving muscular balance in the affected region. As the muscles relax and the fascia regains mobility, the associated tension diminishes, leading to a significant reduction in discomfort or pain.​