Myofascial Release* is a therapy approach based on releasing pressure in the fascial system, or connective tissue. Fascia is connective tissue that covers the skeletal system and body organs in one continuous web from head to toe, not unlike a thick body-length sweater.

When part of the body experiences trauma or inflammation, this can cause the fascia to tighten and produce pain, tension, and dysfunction throughout different parts of the body. In order to release the tension, therapy is focused on loosening the fascia and its pressure on nerves, muscles, and organs. Myofascial Release is a hands-on therapy approach involving the application of gentle pressure in the direction of the fascial restriction.

Select Physical Therapy's therapists have been trained in this approach and are ready to help you relieve pain, tension, and restriction of movement.

*Myofascial Release is a trademarked title