13/04/2022
In this weeks recovery tip i will briefly talk about Myofascial release.
Myofascial (my-o-FASH-e-ul) release is a manual therapy technique often used in massage. The technique focuses on pain believed to arise from myofascial tissues — the tough membranes that wrap, connect and support your muscles.
The real difference lies in how MFR is performed, so that this connective tissue is addressed. Instead of just massaging into the muscles, MFR uses slow, steady pressure along with sustained stretching to gently soften that fascia over and through the muscles, more effectively releasing the tension throughout. In the video I use a barbell instead of a foam roller because I enjoy the weight and pressure of a barbell and find it easier to pin point the trigger point I want to put pressure on.
