FAQ:

 

​When will I get better?

The amount of sessions needed depends on the severity of the dysfunction and the amount of time the dysfunction has been present. Many people can experience improvement after the first session, and often feel a big decrease in overall pain within the first 5-6 sessions. You can schedule longer appointments (2-3 hours) or schedule a JUMPSTART to speed up healing and increase the benefits that come from MFR.

 

I'm seeing a chiropractor or physical therapist for my condition. Will myofascial release treatments help or slow my progress?

MFR enhances the care you receive from your chiropractor and/or your physical therapist. While physical therapists may only be treating the specific area of your body where you have pain and chiropractors are primarily working with hard tissue (bone), MFR treats your entire body. This includes the tight tissues that are causing/exacerbating the problems the other healthcare professionals are working on.

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​​How will I feel after MFR?

Following your session, you will typically feel very relaxed and may have increased energy, heightened awareness, and greater productivity lasting several days. Since toxins are released from your soft tissues you will want to drink plenty of water for 24-48 hours following your session.

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​I feel great and perform at my peak. How can MFR benefit me?

This is my favorite question because there is always room for improvement. MFR allows you to do what you already do well but more efficiently and with less effort. Runners and cyclists can go further, tennis players and golfers find their swings smoother, and basketball players jump higher.

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What sets MFR apart from a traditional massage?

Beyond the technique itself, the real difference is the results MFR produces. Although gentle in nature, myofascial release works on a deep level within the body. Fascia, the 3D connective tissue enveloping every internal part of our body, consists of 80% collagen and 20% elastin. Elastin is pliable and can be manipulated more easily with traditional massage, but it tends to spring back, leading to temporary relief (which is why you feel good for a while after a massage) but the original condition usually returns. Collagen, however, which makes up the majority of fascia, is tougher and requires sustained stretching over time to release its restrictive properties.

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Scientific research has shown that it takes a minimum of 3 minutes for the collagenous aspect of fascia to begin releasing its restrictions. Dr. Paul Stanley's studies have shown that after 3 minutes, three different types of interleukin (important communication proteins for healing) increase. The effect is double after 5 minutes. This explains why myofascial release not only proves to be effective but also provides long-lasting results.