Soft Tissue Release in Barrie
During her chiropractic clinical residency, Dr. Sarah Racicot realized that not every patient is a candidate for chiropractic or wants to receive it and as such, she decided that another “tool” in her toolbox at Integrated Health Connections would be of benefit.
Why Treat Muscles?
With repetitive use, strain or injury, muscles become short and tight, thus restricting movement of the underlying joint. Furthermore, from a biomechanical perspective, whenever a muscle is shortened, it’s ability to generate strength is also compromised. The surrounding muscles then begin to work “overtime” to compensate and with time also become strained and irritated as indicated by the diagnosis of bursitis or tendinitis.
Different Than a Massage?
Unlike a massage in which the individual is at rest, myofascial release requires that the patient actively contract and lengthen a given muscle while the practitioner releases it. Pre and post muscle strength testing of each given muscle allows the patient to note increased strength following a treatment.
Who Can Benefit?
This technique can be used to prevent or rehabilitate an injury (new or old). Appropriate for children, seniors, athletes and while pregnant.
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Jaw pain
- Neck & back pain
- Shoulder injury
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Golfer & tennis elbow
- Hip pain
- Piriformis syndrome
- IT band syndrome
- Sciatica
- Plantar fasciitis
- Shin splints
- Hamstring, calf and ankle sprains