WHAT TO EXPECT
Myofascial Release (MFR) and Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) sessions are not like a massage with lotion or oil and gliding strokes. Clients will lay on top of the sheet and be dressed in loose, comfortable clothes (i.e. athletic shorts, a sturdy bra, etc.), so if necessary they can get off the table for a mid-session reassessment. We will discuss your health history and pain patterns, do a visual and physical assessment to look for restrictions in your range of motion, and clues as to the origin of your pain.
Your session will be
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) Sessions
John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release utilizes techniques that are very different from other forms manual therapy, MFR, and general therapeutic
To learn more about Precision Neuromuscular Release please visit: pnmt.org
Myofascial Release Sessions
John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release utilizes techniques that are very different from other forms manual therapy, MFR, and general therapeutic massage. We work to find restrictions in your myofascial (myo = muscle; fascia = connective tissues) and gently stretch those areas to reduce pain and improve function. Because the fascial system is a continuous, uninterrupted 2-dimensional web that runs from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet, it directly impacts and influences every system (e.g. muscles, bones, cells) and motion center of the body. So if there is a restriction in one part of our body (fascia), it will have an effect on other parts of the body.
With the therapist's intuitive touch and constant, sustained pressure to treat these restricted regions, not only can the symptoms be effectively treated, but the underlying issue can also be detected and addressed. We will focus on the whole body in every session. For example, even if your primary issue is neck stiffness or pain, I might release restrictions in your ribcage, pelvis, arms, and legs because every part of your body affects every other part of your body via the fascial web. Fascial restrictions, which do not appear on standard medical tests (Xrays, MRIs, CT scans, etc), are a frequent root cause of chronic pain, immobility, and/or decreased function and often go undiagnosed.
Pain/pressure on a 1 - 10 scale (very light to OUCH!) should only be around a 6 or 7 since I will be holding my position in an area for 5min minimum or however long we sense the body needs the work there. It is NOT a deep tissue massage, or something deeper than a deep tissue massage, or like Rolfing.
To learn more about the John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach, and other useful resources please visit: myofascialrelease.com
Myofascial Release (MFR) and Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) sessions are not like a massage with lotion or oil and gliding strokes. Clients will lay on top of the sheet and be dressed in loose, comfortable clothes (i.e. athletic shorts, a sturdy bra, etc.), so if necessary they can get off the table for a mid-session reassessment. We will discuss your health history and pain patterns, do a visual and physical assessment to look for restrictions in your range of motion, and clues as to the origin of your pain.
Your session will be
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) Sessions
John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release utilizes techniques that are very different from other forms manual therapy, MFR, and general therapeutic
To learn more about Precision Neuromuscular Release please visit: pnmt.org
Myofascial Release Sessions
John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release utilizes techniques that are very different from other forms manual therapy, MFR, and general therapeutic massage. We work to find restrictions in your myofascial (myo = muscle; fascia = connective tissues) and gently stretch those areas to reduce pain and improve function. Because the fascial system is a continuous, uninterrupted 2-dimensional web that runs from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet, it directly impacts and influences every system (e.g. muscles, bones, cells) and motion center of the body. So if there is a restriction in one part of our body (fascia), it will have an effect on other parts of the body.
With the therapist's intuitive touch and constant, sustained pressure to treat these restricted regions, not only can the symptoms be effectively treated, but the underlying issue can also be detected and addressed. We will focus on the whole body in every session. For example, even if your primary issue is neck stiffness or pain, I might release restrictions in your ribcage, pelvis, arms, and legs because every part of your body affects every other part of your body via the fascial web. Fascial restrictions, which do not appear on standard medical tests (Xrays, MRIs, CT scans, etc), are a frequent root cause of chronic pain, immobility, and/or decreased function and often go undiagnosed.
Pain/pressure on a 1 - 10 scale (very light to OUCH!) should only be around a 6 or 7 since I will be holding my position in an area for 5min minimum or however long we sense the body needs the work there. It is NOT a deep tissue massage, or something deeper than a deep tissue massage, or like Rolfing.
To learn more about the John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach, and other useful resources please visit: myofascialrelease.com