Osteopathic Manual Therapy

Fascia – It’s a thin shine layer that is around muscle in our body. By doing physical activity in our life without any active/passive stretching, our body begin experiencing stiffness, ache, decreased blood flow to the muscles etc. that might negatively impact our well being. Client is passively on math in supine position. Trainee goes trough different variations of stretching positions starting with the ones he or she needs most.

Benefits of assisted Myofascial stretch

  • it provides positive benefits by affecting muscle groups that help a primary muscle groups called synergists
  • it creates space in stiff areas that other wise interfere movement
  • A great boost for people who participate in physical activity, outdoor sports, athletes, but also for population with a sedentary lifestyle or office job
  • an excellent part of exercise therapy, massage therapy in order to maximize lifestyle wellness

Short-term benefits

  • it improves a walking technique through efficiency and it maintains a proper gait without using more energy
  • it decreases a level of tiredness throughout the day, improves your mood and mental status
  • it relieves discomfit and tension in joint area such as shoulders, hips, knees, lower back and neck
  • it lowers elevated blood pressure through increased blood flow to your muscles as well as lowers level of lactic acid ( reducing of soreness)
  • client gains knowledge about Myofascial stretch and information about exercises that improves overall well being
  • an excellent improvement of postural alignment by creating muscle balance to maintain contraction and tension that maintains good posture

Self myofascial release technique (Foam rolling)

To correctly execute this technique, lie on a ball or roller while remaining COMPLETELY RELAXED – the goal is to sink the deepest levels of your muscle tissue. Next, create a pressure wave by slowly rolling the targeted area over the ball or roller using the full weight of your body.

Benefits of self myofascial release technique

  • Increased blood flow to your muscles, which improves delivery oxygen during your workout
  • it helps to relieve muscle tension by action of foam rolling that can help to stretch out and lengthen your muscle, which can optimize your training outcomes
  • It decreases recovery time as well as it can help with muscle repair and level of muscle sorness
  • It reduces and relieves symptoms of chronic pain

Some suggestions

  • roll with intention and purpose – use slow qualitative back-and-forth pressure wave
  • avoid rolling directly on top of trigger points
  • avoid rolling bony prominences, like directly on top of the hipbone (stay within 1-inch)
  • breathe and relax into modality and stop if pain is present