MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
We offer a unique approach to pain relief through John Barnes Myofascial Release, a highly effective therapy that goes beyond traditional methods. Unlike any other therapy you may have experienced, we take a comprehensive view of your body, both in gravity and on the treatment table.
By combining visual assessment and hands-on palpation of fascial tension lines along with your valuable feedback during the session, we accurately identify the root cause of your chronic or new pain symptoms. Our goal is not just to alleviate your symptoms temporarily but to treat the underlying cause, empowering you to regain your ability to enjoy the activities you love with greater speed and completeness.
Our holistic approach extends beyond the treatment room. You will gain valuable insights into self-care techniques to use at home, enabling you to take an active role in your healing journey. Our mission is to equip you with the tools you need to continue your progress outside of our sessions, fostering long-lasting relief and improved well-being.
Discover the difference of John Barnes Myofascial Release and experience the transformation it can bring to your life. Take the step towards reclaiming your pain-free and fulfilling lifestyle today.
What is Fascia?
Fascia is a specialized system of the body that has an appearance similar to a spider's web or a sweater. Fascia is very densely woven, covering and interpenetrating every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein, as well as, all of our internal organs including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord. The most interesting aspect of the fascial system is that it is not just a system of separate coverings. It is actually one continuous structure that exists from head to toe without interruption. In this way you can begin to see that each part of the entire body is connected to every other part by the fascia, like the yarn in a sweater.
Trauma, inflammatory responses, and/or surgical procedures create Myofascial restrictions that can produce tensile pressures of approximately 2,000 pounds per square inch on pain sensitive structures that do not show up in many of the standard tests (x-rays, myelograms, CAT scans, electromyography, etc.) A high percentage of people suffering with pain and/or lack of motion may be having fascial problems, but are not diagnosed.
-adapted from https://www.myofascialrelease.com/about/fascia-definition.aspx
MFR (Myofascial Release) invites us to connect with our pain, to truly feel and embrace it. Often, we try to avoid, dismiss, or stop the pain, but it exists for a reason. When we allow ourselves to connect with the pain in a safe, therapeutic way, we stop running from it and instead begin to understand and heal the underlying causes. These causes may be emotional, compensatory patterns, or old injuries. By connecting with the source of the pain and allowing ourselves to feel it, we create the space for healing—releasing what no longer serves us.
Embracing our pain allows our bodies to soften, and by becoming more aware of the emotions, memories, and past experiences tied to it, we can free ourselves from the holding patterns that keep us stuck. This process helps us tap into our body’s intelligence and wisdom, allowing us to approach both our pain and our bodies with more calm and confidence. We move from being at odds with our bodies to becoming partners with them, learning to have "conversations" with the areas that are communicating through pain. These areas are asking for our attention, urging us to dive deeper, to show them love and understanding. When we listen to our bodies, we are connecting to our inner wisdom, our inner physician, and our intuition.
Authentic healing occurs when we connect with that deeper part of ourselves. It’s common to hear people describe their bodies as the enemy, but when we choose to listen and engage with compassion, we can begin the process of true healing.
We are all capable of this.
In love and Health,
Tracey Hobbie, LMT
