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Sam Sykes
Certified Rolfer
t: 07871 513 464
e: info@rolfingyorkshire.co.uk
Leeds: 0900-1700 (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays)
Harrogate: 1000-1800 (Tuesdays and Saturdays)
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Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release is the term for a type of soft tissue manual therapy techniques which aims to manipulate the connective tissue of the body. The goals of this therapy are to bring about a lengthening and improved organization throughout the tissues, leading to increased range of motion, release of muscular tension and an integration of scar tissue.
Myofascial release has a range of different techniques and methods of working with the body.
Direct myofascial release uses a slow, concentrated and often firm touch to reach deep into the tissues and apply slow movement. This is often perceived by the client as a deep melting and lengthening sensation. The amount of pressure used is firm enough to contact the deeper layers of tissue that the practitioner is aiming for, but not so much as to cause pain or defensive 'bracing', which can be counter-productive.
Indirect Myofascial Release is a comparatively gentle technique which aims to find subtle movement in the tissues and joints and to help the client to begin to explore and expand upon that movement. This kind of technique has been referred to as unwinding, non-conscious movement and ideomotion, and can be informative to the client as to finding a comfortable way of moving.
A myofascial release therapist may use a range of these techniques depending on the goals of the session.
FAQ's
What is the difference between myofascial release and Rolfing?
The techniques used in each therapy are often similar if not the same, however the methodologies and aims of application are quite different. Myofascial release often aims to work locally in specific areas of the body which the therapist and client feel is most important for the session, which will often be areas of discomfort are lack of flexibility. Rolfing (or structural integration) works with a recipe in which each session has a specific goal or purpose, with the series of sessions having the aim of improving the whole body function in terms of movement and posture.
Fees
Fees for myofascial release are £30 for 40 minutes and £45 for 1 hour.
More information about the techniques of myofascial release coming soon.