What is Myofascial release?
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TYPES:Generic: Massage Therapy
Myofascial release is a form of soft tissue therapy used to treat somatic dysfunction and accompanying pain and restriction of motion. This is accomplished by relaxing contracted muscles, increasing circulation, increasing venous and lymphatic drainage, and stimulating the stretch reflex of muscles and overlying fascia.
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How do members experience Myofascial release?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 24 | 17 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 22 | 17 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 12 | 6 | |
| Myofascial pain syndrome | 6 | 6 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 3 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle soreness | 5 | |
| Uncomfortable | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Joints ache | 1 | |
| Joint tenderness | 1 | |
| Migraine headaches | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 11 | |
| None | 38 |
Member evaluations
Wayne Lampe
evaluated on Jun 15, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for stiffness/spasticity: Major
- Side effects: None
Dawn Angel
evaluated on Jul 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for stiffness: Major
- Side effects: None
jmurtha
evaluated on May 20, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Major
- Side effects: None
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