Anatomy of the myo-fascial system: Emma Gilmore (As published in Massage World Magazine November 2018) Myo-fascia is a word that is being used more and more frequently, but do we really understand what it is? Here is a brief explanation of the wonder tissue everyone is talking about. In brief, Myo means muscle and fascia Continue reading
The Vasomotor response: It is common when applying myofascial release techniques to witness a vasomotor response beneath as well as beyond the contact of your hands. What is a Vasomotor response? There is a region in the medulla of the brain called the vasomotor centre, this regulates blood pressure by controlling the diameter of the Continue reading
I was invited my Anne Marie Jensen Author of Fertility and Physical Therapy, to teach 14 physios in Copenhagen to release internal scar tissue and adhesions. What a great city and a fantastic group of therapists. Many of the physios specialised in women’s health; from fertility issues “around 40% of women have mechanical causes for Continue reading
Originally published: Positive Health Online My journey with myofascial release started in 2009, when I discovered this amazing art, I studied intensively in the US and the UK, and immediately integrated these hands on techniques into my massage practice. I witnessed immediate results, alleviating physical injuries in a much more effective way, with less stress Continue reading
How is fascia injured? One of the most important functions of fascia is that it is the shock absorber to the body, so even without a direct injury – it can become injured and bound down! What do I mean? Well every single stumble, fall and trip during our lifetime is recorded and stored in Continue reading
As traditional bodywork therapists we move the body tissues, manipulate and mobilise muscles, fascia and connective tissue. We flush through, lengthen, re-align and encourage the blood supply, amongst other things. So why during myofascial techniques are we suddenly being taught to wait and feel for a release? Well basically, fascia is made up of 3 Continue reading
