Virtual Treatment

Online Treatment


	In Person Myofascial Release Treatment DeKalb, IL Myofascial release (MFR) is a safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.
				At Body First Myofascial Release I specialize in the John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach® which is considered to be the ultimate therapy that is safe, gentle and consistently effective in producing long-term pain relief with real lasting results. Injuries, surgical procedures, trauma, repetitive stress and inflammatory responses create restrictions in your fascia. These restrictions can produce pressures of approximately 2000 pounds per square inch on pain sensitive structures in your body. These restrictions do not show up in any of the standard tests (x-rays, CAT scans, MRIs, etc.) but they are very real and can cause an immense amount of pain and debilitating symptoms.

	What makes Myofascial Release (MFR) different?
	Myofascial Release uses gentle sustained pressure applied slowly and with an abundance of conscious awareness to allow the fascia to elongate which relieves pain and symptoms. In MFR each client is treated as a unique individual. For long-term healing all releases must be tailored exactly to the client's needs in that moment so no cookie-cutter approach will do. During treatment I use a multitude of specialized Myofascial Releases techniques such as fascia releases, movement therapy, myofascial rebounding and myofascial unwinding based on what will serve your healing best in that session. This promotes healing through: expanded freedom in your fascia, increased strength, flexibility and awareness, improved body mechanics and mobility, self-therapy and trauma healing.

			What is Fascia anyway?
			Fascia is a specialized system of the body that has an appearance similar to a spider's web. It is a very densely woven, connective tissue that interpenetrates every muscle, bone, nerve, artery, vein and organ including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord and beyond. The most interesting aspect of the fascial system is that it is not just a system of separate coverings. Fascia is actually one continuous structure that exists from head to toe without interruption. Each part of your entire body is connected to every other part of your body by your fascia. This amazing web of tissue plays an important role in the support and function of our bodies, since it surrounds and attaches to all structures within us. Healthy fascia is relaxed and wavy in configuration. It can stretch and move freely without restriction or pain.

	Healing Pain with MFR
	When one experiences in injury, physical or emotional trauma, scarring, or inflammation, the fascia loses its pliability. It becomes a tight, restricted source of tension to the rest of the body. Traumas, such as falls, car accidents, whiplash, surgery, poor posture or repetitive stress have cumulative effects on the body. The changes trauma causes in the fascial system can cause intense pain, symptoms and physical dysfunction. Fascial restrictions can exert excessive pressure on nerves and sensitive structures inside the body causing all kinds of symptoms like producing pain, headaches, restriction of motion and so much more. They can negatively affect our flexibility and stability, as well as our ability to withstand stress, perform daily activities or even to feel calm and relaxed in our bodies even strip us of our ability to experience joy. It is imperative that we take care of our fascia if we want to have good health, mobility and be pain-free to enjoy a long, active and happy life.


	Ready to begin your healing?
	If you're ready to move beyond your pain and symptoms and feel great in your body again, I can help you get there. Contact me to schedule an appointment and start your healing journey!


			Myofascial Release Articles "Flight/Fight/Freeze" by John F. Barnes, P.T. "Without Awareness there is no Choice" by John F. Barnes, P.T. "Therapeutic Pain" by John F. Barnes, P.T.

Recommended Reading
Healing Ancient Wounds John F. Barnes, P.T. Waking the Tiger Peter A. Levine A Patient's Guide to Understanding John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Cathy Covell, PT	Female Pelvis Anatomy & Exercises Blandine Calais-Germain The Biology of Belief Bruce H. Lipton Science and the Akashic Field Ervin Laszlo, PhD	The Field Lynne McTaggart Molecules of Emotion Candace B. Pert, PhD Hidden Messages in the Water Masaru Emoto

John F. Barnes Fireside Chat on Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release Part 1, John F. Barnes, P.T	Myofascial Release Part 2, John F. Barnes, P.T	Fireside Chat, John F. Barnes


Info@bodyfirstmfr.com		call/text 630-915-1469