When it comes to pain management, there are few pains more debilitating than myofascial pain. Myofascial Pain Syndrome is caused by the repeated contractions of muscles common with people who love fitness. This is common among my active Boulder clientele. It’s one of the reasons that it is so debilitating: people who love to move, love to act, love to breathe fresh air find themselves with pain that originates from the very activities that they love.
For example, you are a professional cyclist who loves to move, spending hours on trails and on the road. But, each time you have a great workout, you come home unable to walk. After several weeks of care from your family and reoccurring chiropractic treatments, it gets to the point where you can no longer walk.
A lover of movement’s greatest fear is now realized. Rather than racing across the city, debilitating pain keeps you leaning on the arms of those who love you and are concerned for you. Finally, you go to a specialist who understands what you are going through with myofascial pain syndrome.
Many people seem to see this as a permanent state of affairs. There are, however, several options that you can use to find relief, treat the actual tension causing the pain, and get back to living a normal life.
Myofascial Pain Management
There are several treatment options offered by the Mayo Clinic for myofascial pain syndrome, some more holistic than others. There is good news about myofascial pain – yes, really! Since the cause is stress and contractions in your muscles, Deep tissue massage or our hot stone massage treatment can provide tremendous relief!
Myofascial Trigger Points
The goal of treatments, whether medical or traditional, is to relieve the sensitive points in your muscles (trigger points).
Trigger points are arguably the most significant cause of musculoskeletal pain syndromes such as back, neck and shoulder pain. These are tender microscopic lumps within your muscles that shoot or cause pain when pressed upon. They are parts of your muscle that have gone into spasm or “cramped” due to lack of oxygen, nutrients and circulation.
Symptoms may be deep muscular pain, reduced performance and easy fatigue. Symptoms will often increase with activity. Trigger points cause muscles to tighten, reducing flexibility and range of motion abnormally.
Yes, some anti-depressants, pain relievers and Sedatives can provide relief from muscle pain. They help your body relax chemically so that the stress and pressure on your muscle’s insertion points find relief, but this is not a long-lasting solution and does not address the root issue of the problem.
Using RAD Tools for Self-Myofascial Release
Are you looking for tools for at-home solutions to self-myofascial release your muscles, such as foam rollers, massage balls or massage sticks?
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Myofascial Release Massage
While chemical treatment may be medically necessary, there are many less invasive methods. The goal is to restore your body’s natural ability to recover. No matter if this is from a great run, too much rock-climbing or sitting long hours at your desk.
Deep tissue massage, including trigger point therapy, is one of the most basic medical and traditional treatments for myofascial pain as the physical pressure resets your muscles, releases the stress on insertion points, and helps your body begin the healing process.
For those living the active Boulder lifestyle, Heavenly Embrace offers the first 60-minute massage for only $99 for new clients.
We also have natural, pain-relieving essential oil blends to manage pain throughout your day like Deep Blue Essential Oil Blend and rub.
Book your session today and start managing myofascial pain, or Contact Us if you have any questions. I also offer special add-ons to regular massages, such as TMJ Treatment. When you book your massage, you can select this add-on.
I’m looking forward to seeing you at my clinic 🙂
With much Love and Light,
Liraz
Liraz Bergman-Turner is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master & Reflexologist. She is the owner of Heavenly Embrace Wellness, a massage and energy healing practice in Boulder, CO.
Liraz is a gifted healer. Her massage was both strong and gentle, anticipating what was needed for each muscle. Her office is beautiful and relaxing. She has all the amenities for pampering and the strength for deep tissue. I loved the essential oils throughout. Highly recommend!
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