The goal of myofascial therapy is to stretch and loosen the fascia so that it and other contiguous structures can move more freely, and the patient's motion is restored. For this reason, myofascial therapy is sometimes referred to as 'myofascial release' therapy.

Myofascial release therapy may help anyone who has tightness in their fascial tissues. Myofascial release therapy may benefit people who have experienced:

• Physical trauma: From incidences such as falls, car accidents or whiplash.
• Scarring: From conditions such as frozen shoulder, burns or surgery.
• Inflammation: From conditions such as bursitis, osteoarthritis or plantar fasciitis.
• Compressed nerves: From herniated disks or carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Repetitive stress injuries: From heavy lifting or poor posture.

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