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The Benefits of Myofascial Release Massage
Firstly - what is fascia?
Fascia is a strong, connective tissue that is a web-like structure in our body, wrapping around and connecting everything from cells, to muscle bodies, to everything in between. When healthy, fascia is well hydrated, well lubricated and moves freely like a strong elastic. However, due to injuries or other factors, fascia can become stiff, sticky and start to impede our ability to move freely.
What's the difference between myofascial release and massage?
Myofascial release is a skin to skin massage with no oils or balms (like those used in massage), the friction and pressure on the skin helps to more deeply stimulate the layers of fascia. Because of this friction, myofascial release is a very slow, medium pressure treatment that focuses on allowing the body to relax and respond immediately - meaning it can give instant results.
Improve Range of Motion
Because myofascial release helps to rehydrate the fascia and surrounding tissue, this means the fascia has more ability to glide and move freely - without feeling stiff or stuck. This means an increase in range of motion and freedom of movement. This can also help for comfort in movement for people who suffer with uncomfortable cellulite or lipoedema.
Decrease Pain
Fascia is something that as health professionals, we've only just started to really understand in the last 5 - 10 years. With this learning, we now know that fascia actually has more nerve receptors than muscles do. So helping to reduce discomfort and increase movement in the fascia can decrease your overall feeling of pain more than just treating muscles alone.
Scar Tissue & Injury Reocvery
Because scar tissue is essentially bulky adhesions of fascia, the stiffness and tightness you feel around scars or old injuries doesn't always have to be permanent. Myofascial release on scar tissue (both from soft tissue injury, or surgical incisions) can be softened and improved with myofascial release. Helping to decrease the feeling of tightness and pain.
Book A Myofascial Release Massage
Myofascial Release | Focused Treatment
1 hr • NZ$90
For new clients, ensuring we gain all the information we need to give you the best treatment possible. When you've booked this appointment, you can let us know that you'd like to try Myofascial Release
60
minutes
Myofascial release is a slow treatment, our minimum booking is 60 minutes because of this. This length of treatment is perfect for 1-2 areas of concern.
60 minutes
If you have multiple areas of concern or would like the majority of the body treated with myofascial release we recommend 90 minutes. Just let your therapist know when booking a 90 minute massage.
90 minutes
We often use myofascial release within our remedial massage treatments, if you would like to try this on a specific area, just let your therapist know when you book in for your remedial massage.
90 minutes
The Empower Experience
Visit our clinic space at the beautiful Okere Falls at the edge of Lake Rotoiti, only 20 minutes from Rotorua Central. We take the time to check in before your session to ensure we know what you need, and what your expectations are so we can make the most of our time together.
If you prefer the comfort of your own home, or you're unable to travel, get in touch about the options for home visits and mobile massage. Mobile massage is perfect for small groups, who don't want to travel for massage in town and instead want to stay in the comfort of their accommodation.
Mobile massage is also perfect for those who are unable to travel due to disability, injury, or surgery that limits the ability to drive. This means you can still receive the remedial massage you need, without the added stress of arranging travel.