The Neuromuscular Release Approach to Pain Relief
Fascia is a dense connective tissue that lays over the muscular system and organs, intertwining with the superficial layers of tissues, ligaments, and bones. When the fascia and muscles become stressed – from overuse or misuse by something as simple as poor posture — they tense and develop into trigger points which also become intertwined in the fascia system. Because myofascial tissue does not appear on scans such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs, it can result in a misdiagnosis of the pain, leading to a treatment plan that does not address the cause.
Trigger points can cause referred pain in which discomfort, itching, or tingling is felt in an area of the body away from the actual injury. The excess tension and pulling can cause subluxations, or partial dislocation, of the joint likely impacting movement in the area along with pain.
The ChiroPath method uses gentle, sustained pressure to loosen and release the fascia that has wound up on the muscle, causing contractions, knots, misalignments, and trigger points. Placing tension on these trigger points allows the fascia to release and elongate and the muscle to relax. The release of these tension points can alleviate the pulling on nerves, bones, joints, and other tissues.
During treatment, patients remain fully dressed and may be asked to sit, stand or lie allowing for optimal access to specific trigger points while maintaining your comfort. No oils, creams, or equipment are used and your practitioner will be explaining his work throughout the visit. Our definition of patient success is long-lasting treatment within a limited number of sessions.
Patients often share that they feel immediate relief as the fascia releases, loosening up the muscles and nerves. Over the following days, patients may feel a slight soreness similar to what may be experienced after a workout. At the same time, they often notice an increase in mobility, range of motion, and flexibility along with the reduction of pain.
