Myofascial Release is a manual massage technique (using no oil, usually clothed) for releasing bonds between fascia and integument, muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones, in order to reduce pain and increase mobility, fluidity and range of motion. For some techniques, client is best clothed, and for others unclothed without or with oil. Light to strong force may be used with various techniques, frequently beginning distally of where symptoms are prevalent- the problems may be elsewhere from the pain and stiffness. Methods may include sustained or effleuraging shear, tension (pulling), compression, skin rolling, and barefoot deep tissue, sometimes coupled with active or passive joint motion, with or without stretching.
