MUSCLE ACTIVATION TECHNIQUE MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
Chris Chilleli
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Bryan Galvan, LMT
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Myo: Muscle
Fascial: Connective tissue
Myofascial release therapy is a blend of stretching and massage which works directly on correcting “snags” in the Connective Tissue (CT) or fascia of the body. CT/fascia is the most abundant type of tissue in the body, and therefore plays a very important role in the overall state of your body tissue and through the muscles, your posture. Connective tissue is like the saran wrap of the body. It bundles muscle cells together to create a muscle belly, it then connects the muscle to the bone via the ligaments, and bone to bone via tendons. Because connective tissue is so prevalent and is connected throughout the body, a “snag” in one location can cause pain and discomfort in another not unlike a snag in a piece of fabric, it will create a line of tension throughout the surrounding tissue. The goal of Myofascial Release is to address these “snags” with gentle sustained stretching. The technique is usually done without oil and the pace of a session is very slow and gradual. It is an especially useful technique in treating chronic pain, muscular and joint injuries, postural imbalances, and general tension in addition to being very relaxing.
LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE
Lymphatic drainage is a holistic approach to promoting a healthy lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a complex network of vessels and ducts that move fluid throughout the body and is responsible for moving toxins away from healthy cells and carrying germ-fighting materials to cells when they are under attack by viruses. Though fluid moves through the lymphatic system, it does not have its own pumping mechanism. Lymphatic drainage is a type of therapy that is intended to help the body produce a free-flowing lymphatic system. Lymphatic drainage therapy consists of a manual massage performed by a lymphatic drainage therapist. A lymphatic drainage massage primarily focuses on specific lymph nodes and points of the body, as well as the natural flow of the lymphatic system. Proponents of lymphatic drainage believe that the process will reduce blockages of the lymphatic system, which in turn promotes a healthier body. Lymphatic drainage is believed to reduce blockage, which promotes health in the lymphatic system as well as other bodily systems such as the circulatory, respiratory, muscular and endocrine systems. Some therapists believe that lymphatic drainage therapy can also reduce allergies, menstrual cramps, colds and other viruses.
CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Cranio: refers to the bones that make up the skull or cranium
Sacral: refers to the triangular bone that makes up the base of the spine
Together these are the two end points of the spine
CranioSacral Therapy is a light touch therapy that works with the nervous system to balance the sympathetic response, better known as the fight or flight response, and the parasympathetic response, better known as the rest and digest response in the body. When in constant state of stress, the fight or flight response is activated in the body which creates physiological changes in the body. These changes prepare the body to run or fight, and secondary functions such as digestion, cellular repair, and the sleep response are inhibited which in the long-term can contribute to problems such as indigestion, insomnia and a long list of other issues. In CranioSacral therapy, the practitioner evaluates the rhythm of the CranioSacral system and uses a light touch to stimulate the rest and digest phase of the body. Once the body is back in a rest and digest response, the body can achieve a homeostatic or balanced state. The therapy is done with the client lying on their back on a massage table and is fully clothed in loose and comfortable fitting clothing. Sessions typically last 60 minutes.
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