What are adhesions?
Adhesions are fibrous bands of scar tissue that bind two parts of tissue that are not normally joined together.
What causes adhesions?
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inflammatory diseases: endometriosis, chrones, colitis, etc.
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infections
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surgeries: pelvic, abdominal, organ, mastectomy, reconstructive, etc.
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radiation treatments
How does a Myofascial Release therapist treat adhesions?
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scar release technique: gentle, sustained stretching of the external scar in multiple directions.
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internal adhesions: the therapist compresses, and lengthens the connective-tissue (fascia) around the areas of restriction in order to reorganize and break the fibrous sheets, which can sometimes be deep in the abdomen.
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How does MFR help adhesions?
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alleviates discomfort: pain, sensitivity, numbness, tingling, tightness
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restores movement in restricted areas
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re-sensitizes the body
Adhesions sometimes add unnecessary layers of scar tissue
When left unaddressed, scar tissue fibers grow like vines that can connect to other anatomical structures.
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Myofascial release helps unstick adhesions so you have less discomfort and increased mobility.