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Can someone please explain “myofascial release” in layman’s terms?

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Angela June 13, 2011 0 Comments

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Shawn0 Posted 0 Comments

A basic self massage therapy which stimulates the nervous system to cause an inhibition of the muscle that allows knots in the muscles to release.

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Stephen0 Posted 0 Comments

Squash the muscle to unbind kinks in muscle fibers.

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Jeremy0 Posted 0 Comments

Hi Angela…

All I gotta say is WOW! You got some really long answers there, sis!

Here is yet another “easy way,” to think about self myofascial release release.

This is courtesy of Justin Price and Mary Bratcher, but they describe SMR kinda like chewing gum before blowing up a bubble. First, you have to loosen it up before you can stretch it out to blow into and make the bubble.

hope this helps,

Jeremy

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Daniel0 Posted 0 Comments

Right on Jeremy. It is, in my opinion, one of those terms that has worked its way into fitness jargon that makes physiologic and anatomic process much more complicated than it really is. Static stretching, after a vigorous cardiovascular workout (to elevate the temperature in the mileau of the target area(s)) is by far the most effective way to increase the range of motion about a target joint (hip, shoulder, etc.)

Take care.

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Martin0 Posted 0 Comments

As you exercise muscle fibers develop knots that adhere to the skin tissue layers. Myofascial release helps to unknot tightness in the muscle fibers. It helps you to keep a better level of flexibility and diminishes muscle fatigue and soreness.

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