Los Altos, CA
Myofascial Release Therapy in Los Altos, CA
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What Is Myofascial Release Therapy?
Myofascial Release is a gentle, hands-on therapy that helps relieve tightness and tension in your muscles and the connective tissue around them, called fascia. Fascia is a thin, stretchy web of tissue surrounding and supporting your muscles, organs, nerves, and more. When it becomes tight or restricted due to injury, stress, or poor posture, it can lead to pain, limited movement, and various symptoms throughout the body.
This approach uses gentle, sustained pressure to release those restrictions and help restore your body’s natural movement and balance. It’s a whole-body, non-invasive technique to support deep healing, especially with chronic pain.
Many people living with chronic, widespread pain feel unheard or misunderstood, while struggling with tension and dysfunction throughout the body.
When Fascia Is Bound Down
- Restricted Movement: Fascia that’s stuck can limit how well your muscles and joints move, making even simple activities feel tight or difficult.
- Chronic Pain: Bound fascia can tug on nerves, compress blood vessels, or pull joints out of alignment, causing pain that often doesn’t appear clearly on scans or tests.
- Tingling or Numbness: If fascia presses on nerves, it can create symptoms like tingling, burning, or numbness, sometimes far from the actual source of the problem.
- Compensation & Overuse: When one area can’t move properly, other muscles work harder to pick up the slack. That can lead to more tension, strain, and new injuries.
- Slower Healing: Stuck fascia can limit circulation and lymph flow, making it harder for your body to bring nutrients and clear out waste in the affected area.
- Emotional Holding Patterns: Fascial tension can even store emotional stress, leading to lingering tightness that feels hard to release through stretching or massage alone.
If that sounds like you, now is the perfect time to get started in Los Altos, California.
Why Choose Myofascial Release?
Benefits of Myofascial Release Therapy
- Pain Relief
- Improved Flexibility
- Increased Range of Motion and Mobility
- Reduced Muscle Spasms and Cramping
- Enhanced Posture
- Injury Recovery and Prevention
- Stress Reduction
- Relaxation of Injured and Overused Muscles
- Increased Circulation
- Release of Emotional Tension
- Improved Sleep Quality
- Enhanced Immune Function
- Improved Digestion
- Headache Relief
- Relief from Nausea
- Stimulation of the Lymph System (the body's natural defense against toxic invaders)
- Release of Endorphins ( the body's natural painkiller)
- Recovery From Strenuous Workouts
- Reduced Post-Operative Adhesions and Edema
- Reduced Scar Tissue
Conditions Treated by Myofascial Release Therapy
Musculoskeletal Pain & Dysfunction
- Neck and back pain (acute or chronic)
- Whiplash
- Shoulder pain and frozen shoulder
- Hip, knee, ankle, or foot pain
- SI Joint Pain
- Groin pain
- Sciatica
- TMJ dysfunction (jaw pain)
- Tendonitis or bursitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tennis elbow/golfer’s elbow
- Muscle spasms or tightness
- Limited range of motion
Postural & Repetitive Strain Issues
- Poor posture
- Work-related or ergonomic strain
- Overuse injuries from sports or hobbies
- Muscle imbalances and compensation patterns
Post-Surgical or Injury Recovery
- Scar tissue and adhesions
- Reduced mobility after surgery or injury
- Joint stiffness
- Edema (swelling)
- Post-operative pain or tightness
Chronic & Systemic Conditions
- Chronic Muscle Tension
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Generalized or unexplained body pain
- Nerve entrapments or sensitivity
- Restless Leg Syndrome
Head, Face, and Neurological Issues
- Headaches and migraines
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Tinnitus (ringing in ears)
- Facial pain or palsy
- Tension-related vision issues
Pelvic, Digestive & Visceral Concerns
- Pain or tension in the pelvis
- Digestive issues like bloating or reflux (due to fascial restriction)
- Abdominal tightness after surgery or trauma
Call (650) 947-8500 to talk to a member of our team.
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Free Guide on Myofascial Release Therapy
"Understanding and Exploring the Benefits of Myofascial Release!"
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PhysioFit Physical Therapy & Wellness, like Los Altos itself, combines an inviting, community environment with exceptional talent. Founded and led by Kim Gladfelter, a keen, well-rounded expert of healing through movement and a dedicated team who takes a holistic approach to optimal health.
Why Choose PhysioFit for Myofascial Release?
- Personalized sessions based on your body’s needs
- Skilled therapists trained in the John F. Barnes Method
- Safe, non-invasive, drug-free healing
- Supportive, professional, and holistic care environment
Meet Your Myofascial Release Specialist,
Kirsten!
Since 2016, Kirsten has been changing lives in pain rehabilitation at a professional level. She is well-versed in all myofascial techniques and typically uses a variety in each session. Being an avid health enthusiast, Kirsten spends a lot of her time connecting with other myofascial release therapists and completing continuing education to stay up to date in the world of myofascial release. We encourage you to use the link below to meet Kirsten in person or online and see if booking a myofascial release session would be right for you!
What Our Clients Say
B.B.
“Very caring and committed therapists. They don’t just give you exercises. They massage muscles and get out the knots!”
Los Altos, CA
M.A.
"Friendly and helpful attitude of front staff, even in the pandemic when safety protocols must be followed. Time 1:1 with therapist and it’s nice to receive therapeutic massage (although, honestly, the Graston…) and be able to ask questions about the healing and any practical stuff (like, “Should I wear shoes when I’m doing PT?” “Am I ready for a yoga class?”). Materials in the treatment room and the gym that are helpful to my rehabilitation and sometimes, dare I say it, fun to use. I feel a good sense of work out without feeling exhausted."
Los Altos, CA
Regular monthly myofascial release therapy provides therapeutic relief to people of all ages and all walks of life, from the competitive athlete to the home gardener to the over-stressed businessperson.
Here's why: Myofascial release offers a drug-free, noninvasive, and humanistic approach to wellness based on the body's natural ability to heal itself. Sessions are 50-80 minutes.
While finding a reason to treat yourself to a muscle release session may be easy, finding the time to do so may be more challenging. Taking time to take care of your health is frequently difficult to prioritize — keep in mind that one-to-two hours of muscle release can possibly make everything you do less stressful and less painful, allowing you to be more productive with the rest of your day!
