What is Myofascial Release?
Myofascial Release is a slow, sustained stretch that targets the fascia, the body’s connective tissue.
Fascia can become tight and viscous from trauma, injury, surgery, or repetitive postures, causing pain and restricting the flow of nutrients and the removal of toxins that cells need to stay healthy.
This gentle, prolonged stretch helps the tissues soften and relax, improving fluid movement and overall tissue health.
Hi, I'm Dr. Kimberly Miller
I am an occupational therapist with a doctorate from Creighton University and more than 25 years of hands-on experience helping people move, heal, and feel better in their everyday lives.
Over the years, I have worked in clinical, skilled, and home-based settings, and one thing has stayed the same; I believe people deserve to live without constant pain holding them back.
When I'm not with patients, you'll usually find me spending time with my family and friends, taking long nature walks, or curled up with a good mind-body connection or romance book.
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STEP ONE
The first step in eliminating pain is to RELIEVE it. Stretching and exercise are difficult when your body is already hurting.
What causes pain?
Fascia is the connective tissue surrounding every muscle, organ, and cell. When stressed by trauma, injury, surgery, or repeated postures, it loses its ability to glide and creates painful restrictions. Because fascia connects the entire body like a spider web or sweater thread, one restriction can pull on other areas and create imbalance. Restricted fascia can generate up to 2,000 pounds per square inch of force, leading to posture changes and misalignment.
Myofascial release is a safe and effective way to relieve these restrictions and reduce pain.
The second step after immediate pain is relieved is to RESTORE function through stretching and exercising the muscles needed to maintain proper posture and eliminate pain. ​
If you only RELIEVE pain and don't RESTORE through stretching and exercises, it will more than likely return as you revert back to old "comfortable" postures. These imbalances cause pain to return.
Restore
STEP TWO
Renew
STEP THREE
The final step is to keep stress away through mindfulness and meditation. By being fully present and aware of where we are and what we are doing, we can calm the ever racing mind. When we allow ourselves to become fully present and be in the here and now we can enjoy life much more. In addition having a positive mindset is key to happiness and a pain free life! ​
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