Does your shoulder feel stiff and painful or like it’s “frozen” solid? Has it become a source of trauma and anxiety because everything you try makes it worse?We understand. We treat patients like you all the time. Patients who have been failed by the reductionist techniques practiced by traditional physical therapists, who treat the shoulderContinue Reading »
Have you had or are planning breast augmentation surgery? Without a doubt, there are many aesthetic and positive psychological benefits associated with breast augmentation. They can work wonders to boost self-esteem. Some women even regard their new and improved breasts as “life-changing.” Indeed, in the case of breast augmentation after breast cancer treatment, they’re “lifesavingContinue Reading »
Do you have an upcoming surgery and want the best possible results? Perhaps it’s a hip or knee replacement, ligament, or Achilles’ tendon repair. Maybe it’s a cancer surgery, total hysterectomy, or other major operation. Even just a minor procedure that’ll have you in and out the same day, whatever it is, it pays toContinue Reading »
What is a fascial plane and why should you know about it? Actually, most of us probably have zero need to know about fascial planes. But there is a relatively new procedure called a fascial plane block, and if you’re considering using this procedure for relief and reduction of chronic pain, you should read on.Continue Reading »
Are you scheduled for surgery and worried about scarring? When you go in for surgery, it is always inevitable that scarring will occur. However, the good news is that we can reduce the scar tissue that does occur. How do we do this? By preparing your body for the procedure and then taking good careContinue Reading »
How’s your posture? Good? Bad? Not sure? We’re all guilty of slouching, stooping, or awkwardly twisting occasionally. But – believe it or not – if you do these things all the time you could end up with some serious health problems. Yes, really. As children, we’re told to “sit up straight” and “don’t slouch,” butContinue Reading »
If you’re considering Myofascial Release Therapy for any type of chronic pain condition or to treat the physical manifestations of trauma and emotional stress, you may be wondering whether you’ll have “homework” to do in between your sessions. How much homework is there? How often do I need to do it? What does it entail?Continue Reading »
Is neck pain keeping you awake at night? Sadly, it’s all too common to have a stiff or sore neck. Along with fractures and arthritis, the World Health Organization reports that neck pain is amongst the most common disabilities affecting people worldwide. Neck pain doesn’t only stop you from sleeping. It also prevents you fromContinue Reading »
More Blogs From Release Works What Can Myofascial Release Therapy Do For My Emotional Trauma? Yoga And Myofascial Release: Is There A Connection? Are There Side Effects To Myofascial Release Therapy? If you have chronic pain that has no apparent physical cause, and you’re looking for an alternative treatment to replace standard painContinue Reading »
Are you considering Myofascial Release Therapy, but you’re unsure of the benefits, or you’re concerned about whether there is any validity in the claims that it can cure chronic pain? Well, these are common concerns that we hear from patients when they first come to us, and they haven’t tried Myofascial Release Therapy before. ButContinue Reading »