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Myofascial Release Therapy VS Massages: Which is Needed and When?
by Jill Hunter Podiatry PaediatricsDifferent symptoms indicate the need for myofascial therapy and massage. Both are different in approach, although both provide relief.
Whenever you are experiencing feet pains that seem to be too stubborn to leave after workouts, or if any exercises leave you feeling fatigued, then you are overtraining. Addressing the pains early is important so you can keep yourself protected from the injuries.
At the same time, working out with pains leads you to overcompensate which puts you in immense stress on the remaining body parts. For instance, the runners could have to change their walking pace when they experience knee pains. It is because the other knee or the other joints as well as the ankle and hip will start to pain if they try to walk normally with pain in one knee. It is when the podiatrists in Perth abide by the myofascial release therapy for relieving and even for pain preventions as you keep on moving.
Maybe at the first glance, it will seem a massage but myofascial therapy is quite different from massage.
How Different is Massage from Myofascial Release Therapy?
Massaging is done through stroking and kneading motions wherein lubricants are usually administered. Thus it is easy for the therapists to massage by sliding their hands over the patient's skin. Massage is suitable for the people undergoing tensions and tired muscles due to exercises, not sleeping in the right position, and ordinary stresses.
Massages last for half an hour to one hour to relive the muscle tensions that are inclusive of knots release in the muscles. While the people normally get peaceful sensations later, massage does not typically address all the painstaking places in the connective tissues.
On the other hand, the podiatrists administer the myofascial therapy to the patients at their clinics in Perth by applying sustained pressure on the connective tissues' targeted areas that are the fascia surrounding the bones and muscles. This pressure releases the restrictions in the connective tissues for the person to enjoy the better and greater motion and lesser pains.
The trained physical therapists in myofascial release maintain pressure for 3 to 5 minutes in the targeted area at a time. Steady pressure is used as the key. The fibers are given sufficient time for softening and stretching. Lubricants are not needed to add to the skin. Hence, the therapists can locate and release the connective tissue areas which are restricted.
Who are the ones to benefit from Myofascial Therapy and Massage?
When you are suffering from muscle soreness due to working out or sitting for long hours at a desk, then a massage is great to provide tension release needed to eliminate the knots and feel better.
But when the pain persists and does not dissipate after applying icing and rest, myofascial release is a good option. It benefits most patients after one session, as the patients report.
At the same time, working out with pains leads you to overcompensate which puts you in immense stress on the remaining body parts. For instance, the runners could have to change their walking pace when they experience knee pains. It is because the other knee or the other joints as well as the ankle and hip will start to pain if they try to walk normally with pain in one knee. It is when the podiatrists in Perth abide by the myofascial release therapy for relieving and even for pain preventions as you keep on moving.
Maybe at the first glance, it will seem a massage but myofascial therapy is quite different from massage.
How Different is Massage from Myofascial Release Therapy?
Massaging is done through stroking and kneading motions wherein lubricants are usually administered. Thus it is easy for the therapists to massage by sliding their hands over the patient's skin. Massage is suitable for the people undergoing tensions and tired muscles due to exercises, not sleeping in the right position, and ordinary stresses.
Massages last for half an hour to one hour to relive the muscle tensions that are inclusive of knots release in the muscles. While the people normally get peaceful sensations later, massage does not typically address all the painstaking places in the connective tissues.
On the other hand, the podiatrists administer the myofascial therapy to the patients at their clinics in Perth by applying sustained pressure on the connective tissues' targeted areas that are the fascia surrounding the bones and muscles. This pressure releases the restrictions in the connective tissues for the person to enjoy the better and greater motion and lesser pains.
The trained physical therapists in myofascial release maintain pressure for 3 to 5 minutes in the targeted area at a time. Steady pressure is used as the key. The fibers are given sufficient time for softening and stretching. Lubricants are not needed to add to the skin. Hence, the therapists can locate and release the connective tissue areas which are restricted.
Who are the ones to benefit from Myofascial Therapy and Massage?
When you are suffering from muscle soreness due to working out or sitting for long hours at a desk, then a massage is great to provide tension release needed to eliminate the knots and feel better.
But when the pain persists and does not dissipate after applying icing and rest, myofascial release is a good option. It benefits most patients after one session, as the patients report.
Paying attention to the body signals is essential as it includes the pains and likewise, you need to take care of yourself before causing an injury from overtraining as it is sure to prevent you for weeks.
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About Jill Hunter Podiatry 
Paediatrics
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