Myofascial Release Therapy

Myofascial Release Therapy - that’s a mouth full, and might sound confusing for those of you that are unfamiliar with the practice. But, it’s actually very simple! By definition, Myofascial Release is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. This is just one of the things that set us apart from many other physical therapists and it’s what

There is an aspect of physical therapy that may surprise you. It is called myofascial therapy. Not every practice offers this, but it is a Core PT specialty. We have seen firsthand the improvement in healing and pain from patients who have chosen myofascial release therapy (MFR). Here are some proven ways that MFR can help treat common pains.   What is Myofascial Release Therapy? It is a gentle, sustained pressure onto the myofascial connective tissue. The fascia is the connective tissue

If you suffer from chronic headaches, you know there are days when you would do almost anything to alleviate them. Luckily, there is a powerful tool that can do just that—physical therapy! We work to get to the core of your pain, and often headaches can be caused by something else that’s gone wrong in the body. Some of those include: Musculoskeletal Issues. Things such as muscles tension and tightness can often be the culprit when it comes to headaches. Tightness between the

If you’ve ever had a backache, you know how much it can interfere with your day to day life. In fact, the American Physical Therapy Association estimates that two-thirds of adults in America have back pain that interferes with their ability to take part in daily activities. At Core Physical Therapy, we have an entire program dedicated to helping people improve their spine health. In spite of its prevalence, back pain has a number of misconceptions surrounding it. Today, we’re going

You’re probably familiar with a common trope that appears in comics and cartoons in which someone grabs a loose thread on a sweater and unravels the entire thing. While this may be visually comedic, it’s not that far off from how one system in your body is structured: the fascia. The fascia is a sheet of fibrous connective tissue that covers the muscle, bone, organs, blood veins, and nerves. It has the appearance of a spider web, and covers your entire body from head to toe. It plays