Myofascial Release Therapy (MRT)

What is Myofascial Release Therapy?

Myofascial Release Therapy is a soft tissue movement-based technique used to treat conditions of muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. The purpose of Myofascial Release Therapy is to break down scar tissue, relax the muscle and myofascia and restore good posture.

How does MRT work?

The practitioner uses his/her hand to assess the texture, tightness, and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Using hand pressure, the practitioner works to remove or break up the fibrous adhesions, with the stretching motions generally in the direction of venous and lymphatic flow.

Benefits of MRT

• Improved joint movement
• Reduction in muscle spasms
• Decreased muscle and fascial tension
• Reduction in chronic recurrent injuries

What does MRT treatment feel like?

The pressure can range from very gentle touch to deeper pressure. The pressure from Myofascial Release Therapy should never be beyond your tolerance and it is important to give feedback to your practitioner during the treatment.

Some patients may experience a slight skin burning sensation in the skin, which is perfectly normal and safe. Others may feel a gentle to deep stretch on the area being treated.

Conditions treated by MRT

• Neck pain
• Low back pain
• Headaches
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome
• Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
• Sciatica
• Shin Splints
• TMJ pain
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Rotator cuff tendinosis

All of our Chiropractors are trained in MRT.