San Diego Myofascial Release

MYOFASCIAL STRETCHING AT-HOME SERIES PT3: Front of Neck, SCM and Scalenes San Diego Myofascial Release walks you through self treatment at home: How to Stretch your fascia the safe and effective way, using John F Barnes principles.... REMEMBER: Don't force the stretch. Be patient. Be gentle.

Therapy Balls! TENNIS BALL vs INFLATABLE BALL? I recommend these 4" inflatable balls to all my clients. They most closely replicate the gentle pressure that we Myofascial Therapists do with our hands in session. What people typically use for self treatment:... Raquet Ball Lacrosse Ball Tennis Ball Baseball If theseare the tools you use at home, I want you to ask yourself: "Am I achieving the results I want with these tools? Is it more of an immediate gratification of 'Oh, that hurts so good!', or am I experiencing a real lasting change in my symptoms (increased range of motion; more mobility; decreased pain; softer more pliable muscle tissue, etc)?" If you're not experiencing results that last longer than hour or so, consider switching to a softer, inflatable ball. It will definitely feel weird at first, because it is so soft. However, the results will be greater and longer lasting because your body is not consciously or subconsciously bracing against it. Because let's be honest, how much real release can you have, if you're bracing or guarding? Here's how to use the inflatable 4" therapy Ball: 1. Find the spot on your body that is the most hard or tender. 2. Place ball on that spot, lay on it and allow your body to sink in and completely relax 3. Other than to find that right spot, DO NOT ROLL AROUND ON THE BALL or constantly reposition it. Once you've found the spot, keep the ball there. 4. JUST LAY THERE for 5-7 min on the ball. After only a minute or two, you likely won't feel the ball anymore. You'll be tempted to reposition to give your mind the satisfaction of "hurt so good". DON'T DO IT. Lay there and sustain that pressure for the FULL 5-7 min. That is when the REAL RELEASE happens. 5. While doing this, make sure to give your body your full attention. Ask yourself, "I have the ball placed here, but do I feel any other areas, near or far, lighting up as well?". If the answer is yes, move the ball there next. EASY! This way takes a little more patience and some retraining of the mind, but the payoff is priceless! Where to buy? Search Amazon : 4" All Ball Sportime

MYOFASCIAL STRETCHING "AT HOME SERIES": PT 2 Stretch the FASCIA in your TRAPS, NECK & JAW. San Diego Myofascial Release walks you through: How to Stretch your fascia the safe and effective way, using John F Barnes principles.

MYOFASCIAL STRETCHING "AT HOME SERIES": PT 1 Stretch the fascia in your IT Band, Shoulder, Lats, and Hip. San Diego Myofascial Release walks you through: How to Stretch your fascia the safe and effective way, using John F Barnes principles.

After more than 20 years in business, we finally got a REAL SIGN! Not a sticker in a window, not a painting on the wall, a 100% 3-Dimensional business sign!! What do you guys think?? Side Note: I'm gonna take this as yet another "SIGN" (pun intended) from God that, despite all the craziness in the world right now, that I need not worry or be afraid. He's brought me this far, and He's not gonna just leave me now. He never has and He never will. I am not even the littlest bi...t afraid... Not for my family, not for my business. I'm super excited to see all the amazing things that He is going to bring out of this chaos! Thank you to Michael Oroz over at Southwestern Sign for all your help, vision and artistic skills that made my dream come to life! #silverlining #lightinthedarkness #hopeinthechaos #representingsandiego #sandiegosmallbusiness #lamesavillage #lamesasmallbusiness #smallbusinessesofinstagram #hangloose #myofascialrelease #itsnotamassage @ San Diego Myofascial Release

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Always a recommended pose /stretch for clients to do in between appointments. #sohealthy #strikeapose #childspose #greatforyourbody #hipsdontlie #happyhips #happyback #happylife

"MOVIN' ON UP... TO THE EAST SIDE!" Sneak peek inside or new BIGGER location, now located in The East Village of La Mesa Village (right next door to Sheldon's) Here you'll get a look at our lobby, one of our treatment rooms, as well as the bathroom mfrsandiego.com... #sandiegolife #myofascialrelease #fascia #fascianerdsunite #healersofsandiego #lamesavillage #therapyformindandbody #newlocationalert #healthysandiego #chronicpain #mastectomyrecovery #breastcare

WE'VE MOVED!! To all of our INCREDIBLE clients: Your patronage has been so very bountiful! As a result, not only have we have added more therapists, but now we've completely outgrown our current location!! We have RELOCATED all the way to... up the street! Same street, bigger clinic, and an even BETTER LOCATION within La Mesa Village! ... New Address: 8407 La Mesa Blvd La Mesa, CA 91942

PERSISTENT LOW BACK PAIN? LET'S WORK IN YOUR STOMACH AREA! Have you tried back massages, back stretches, heat, essential oils, etc... All with no relief? That's because, most likely, the problem is NOT in your low back ! More than likely, the pain you're experiencing in your low back is just a SYMPTOM of overly TIGHT HIP FLEXORS (aka. "Psoas muscles"). The Psoas muscles attach at the FRONT of the Lumbar Spine, and run all the way down to attach on the other end, just below... the head of the femur (see diagram below). When one or both of these hip flexors are tight, they shorten and create a "pull" on the front side of your lower back (lumbar spine). This usually causes your hips to tilt forward, and can create a "Hyper Lordosis" (an exaggerated arch in your lower back). It MAKES YOUR BUTT LOOK AWESOME , but can make your low back HURT ! The John Barnes' Myofascial Release technique is a VERY EFFECTIVE, non-aggressive, long-term-results producing, method that can help those hip flexors "release". When they release, it almost immediately takes the pressure off of the low back, providing instant relief in the pain and discomfort. "How do I know if my Hip Flexors are tight?" Here are some possible indicators: Does your lower back hurt? When you lay on your back, on the ground, is there a gap between your lower back and the floor, large enough to slide a hand under? (See photo below) Do you do a lot of sit ups? Are you a runner? Cross-Fit enthusiast? GOOD NEWS: WE CAN HELP YOU! Not only can we release those naughty hip flexors, but we can also teach you how to self-treat them at home, and how to prevent them from getting tight again Give us a call: San Diego Myofascial Release 619-977-5671 www mfrsandiego.com Or Book Online: https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/BSSZM3 If you are not in the San Diego area, and need help finding a John Barnes trained therapist near you, visit: www.mfrtherapists.com OR give us a call, and we can help you find a therapist in your area (not all qualified therapists are listed on the above website).