Special techniques: Myofascial release technique
The Fenix Rehab System's myofascial release technique, ideal for chronic myofascial trigger points in muscles and tendons with fibrosis and adhesions.
- First follow steps 1-5 as outlined in "Steps in Basic Fenix Therapeutic Pressure Application" in the Basic Fenix Treatment.
- When you get to step 6, instead of applying
constant, sustained pressure to the TP, you vary the
treatment as follows:
- With The trigger pointunder therapeutic compression you
slowly stretch the muscle containing the TP.
- For example, if you are treating the TPs of the
infraspinatus or Rhomboid muscle on your left for mid-back/
shoulder pain, take your right hand and grasp your
left elbow, then slowly pull your left elbow across your chest,
stretching the shoulder muscle under therapy (see picture).
- Each area of your body can be treated this way by stretching the
tissues being treated with compression, causing the therapeutic digit
to stroke through the barrier of the involved myofascial tissue. Always use lubricant on bare skin.
- Your clinician can give you specific instruction on which muscles can
be treated this way and how it is to be accomplished. Review your
DVD instructions for a visual representation of this technique.
- Another form of myofascial release technique is more easily accomplished by
slowly introducing motion into the tissue being treated with therapeutic compression,
by moving a body part, e.g. the neck, trunk, arm or
leg, in a slow back and forth motion. This motion will cause the therapeutic
digit to stroke through the barrier of the involved myofascial tissue. Keep
your skin in contact with the digit, and move across the muscle tissue under
the skin by moving the overlying skin with the digit. With some minor
experimentation on your part you may find the most effective way to release
your trigger points with this technique.
- Or you can accomplish a deep Transverse Friction Massage by slightly
oscillating across the digit by gently pushing and/or pulling with your feet
or hands against the floor, creating a rocking motion. With this technique,
keep your skin in contact with the digit and
move across the muscle or tendon by moving
the overlying skin. This technique is good for fibrotic
changes in muscles and tendons.
- Using Lubrication: In the three techniques
described above in this Myofascial release section
you can use PROSSAGE™ Heat, either by applying
a few drops on the digit or directly on the skin overlying the treatment area.
PROSSAGE™ Heat is an ideal therapeutic product which warms the tissue and
allows for a smooth glide of the digit through the involved tissue.
- Finish the treatment of The trigger pointby following the instructions in
steps 9-12. After treatment with the Fenix, always stretch
the muscles (See the Stretching Guide).
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