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At Abundant Living Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork we offer several specialized therapies that have a wide range of benefits. These amazing techniques help to bring the body into more optimal balance; reducing pain, inflammation, and stress, while increasing flexibility and stability.
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'Myofascial". To understand this interesting word, let's break it down. 'Myo' means muscle and 'fascia' is the connective tissue that is found throughout our body. Fascia is a densely woven substance that surrounds and penetrates every muscle, bone, artery, vein and nerve as well as every organ of the body. Fascia that is found within the muscle unit, runs throughout the muscle fiber. Fascia also connects our muscles to our bones. This collagenous fiber is normally soft and pliable but can become restricted, tight, hardened or thickened (as in scare tissue). When this happens, it can restrict the movement of muscles and the bones to which they are attached. When movement becomes limited to any degree, the body will compensate in an attempt to bring balance back to our overall system. This compensation can cause further stress and strain and often results in increased pain. Restricted fascia can even impair the flow of hydration, nourishment, and oxygen into our tissues and cells while inhibiting the release of cellular wastes and trapped toxins from within and around these cells. This can impact the function of organs in areas where restrictions are located. Because fascia is one continuous structure that exists from head to toe, restrictions can become like a pull in a sweater. As fiber is tugged in once place, tightened strands of fascial tissue can put tension on other areas of the body. Accidents, scarring, trauma, inflammation, repeated postural stresses and/or surgery can create myofascial restrictions that can produce pressures of up to 2,000 pounds per square inch on pain sensitive structures. This can impose a“straight-jacket” of force, which may cause pain, headaches, anxiety and other symptoms. Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective manual therapy that involves applying gentle, sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue restrictions. As gentle pressure is applied slowly, the fascia begins to “release” or elongate. This amazing hands-on technique helps to soften and open up (or "release") these restricted areas, eliminating pain, restoring motion and improving function.
MFR is a manual, hands-on technique that is very different from traditional massage therapy. Although treatment is performed directly on the skin, no creams, lotions or oils are used. This enables the therapist to accurately detect connective tissue restrictions and apply the appropriate amount of sustained pressure without sliding across the skin, in order to facilitate release of the fascia. While traditional massage is generally done through a continual gliding or sliding across the skin, MFR utilizes a prolonged pressure over specific areas where restrictions are located and uncovered. At times treatment can be quite gentle, and you may think that nothing is happening. Other times deeper restrictions may be uncovered, bringing about a variety of sensations as these restricted areas release. For Myofascial Release appointments, I recommend that women bring a pair of loose fitting shorts and a sports bra or a two piece bathing suit to wear during the treatment session. Men can wear or bring gym shorts, or something similar. As a therapist, I also promote education on postural and movement awareness along with self treatment instruction as a means to enhance and maintain optimal overall health. For more information about Myofascial Release Therapy or to schedule an appointment call 205-669-5483. You may also book an appointment online by clicking the 'Book Now' button at the top of the page.
Experience intensive therapeutic treatments using myofascial release therapy and medicupping techniques. Scheduling multiple treatment sessions over a short period of time gives you the chance to make major shifts while working through and moving beyond holding patterns that may be keeping you from reaching your goals. Each intensive retreat program is designed to meet the unique needs of the client, but treatment sessions can be scheduled 2 - 4 hours a day for two; three; five days or more. Intensive treatment programs include postural evaluation with follow-up, and self-care training. If you choose, you may stay with us at our retreat center where between sessions you can enjoy the relaxing environment and special facility amenities such as the hot tub, sauna and swimming pool. The tenth session is free when you schedule nine sessions or more at regular price! [must be scheduled together and paid for at first treatment to be eligible for free session. no other specials or discounts apply) For more information about our Intensive Therapy and Pain Release Retreats call us at 205-669-5483.
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