Encyclopedia of Pain

2007 Edition

Myofascial Release

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29805-2_2566

Definition

Myofascial release can be described as a manual soft tissue technique that can be either direct or indirect, and is frequently combined. As a treatment technique, it utilizes the principles of biomechanical loading of soft tissue, and the neural reflex changes by stimulation of mechanoreceptors in the fascia.

 Chronic Pelvic Pain, Physical Therapy Approaches and Myofascial Abnormalities

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