The Power of Myofascial Release for Women's Wellbeing

Myofascial release is a type of therapy aimed at relieving tension and pain in the body's muscles and connective tissues. This therapy involves gentle, sustained pressure on the fascial tissues to help improve movement and reduce discomfort. Fascia is a type of connective tissue that surrounds and supports various structures in the body, including muscles, bones, nerves, and organs. It is a continuous web-like network that runs throughout the entire body, providing structural support and protection. Often used by physical and massage therapists, myofascial release can help with various conditions, such as chronic pain, headaches, and muscle tightness. By releasing tight spots and improving blood flow, this technique helps restore the body’s natural alignment and function, promoting overall well-being.

In this episode with our return guest, Karen Remele, we talk about how myofascial release can be a powerful healing tool for addressing physical traumas in the body, including those resulting from sexual abuse and reproductive issues among women. Karen's journey began as a modern jazz dancer and instructor until a horrific motorcycle accident changed her life. She is now dedicated to helping others live pain-free existences and educating them on the benefits of myofascial release. Karen is both a licensed physical therapist assistant and a licensed massage therapist. Ultimately, she became a student and expert instructor at John. F Barnes MFR therapy, which she has now practiced for over 25 years

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What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Karen Remele
• [03:37] What Fascia is and its role in the human body  
• [05:24] What is myofascial release and its benefits
• [08:12] Is myofascial release the same as massaging?
• [15:07] How easily trauma can come to someone
• [18:24] Examples of things that will cause restrictions in the female fascial
• [23:20] How myofascial release treatment is carried out 
• [28:13] A case study of myofascial release Karen has had with a client
• [32:55] Myofascial release treatment all depends on what you need
• [34:40] Karen’s working with younger women having fertility issues, and the experience
• [41:16] Karen’s message to women considering myofascial release as the next treatment
• [44:03] Wrap up and end of the show

Standout Quotes:

• “Muscle is 80% fascial. So basically, we are fascial with muscle tissue.” [07:02]
• “Literally, myofascial requires you putting your hands in the body and massaging those areas that need to be released.” [08:12]
• “When you are being treated with myofascial release, internal work is not always where it starts, but externally, trying to correct what can be corrected externally.” [23:20]
• “Myofascial treatment depends on all that you need to achieve. Healing is about trusting who you are working with.” [32:55]
• “A huge part of any healing is trusting who you work with. You have to feel safe with the person you are with in order to unfold and heal.” [33:25]
  
  

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Chandler Stroud

Website: https://healingheroespodcast.com/

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