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Myofascial release (MFR, self-myofascial release) is an alternative medicine therapy claimed to be useful for treating skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood and lymphatic circulation and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles. [1]
There is low to moderate evidence that cupping can reduce pain associated with musculoskeletal pain and myofascial pain syndrome, [26] [27] [28] although the benefits may be indistinguishable from those of a placebo. [28]
Myofascial release, which involves gentle fascia manipulation and massage, may improve or remediate the condition. [ 12 ] A systematic review concluded that dry needling for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome in the lower back appeared to be a useful adjunct to standard therapies, but that clear recommendations could not be made because ...
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The relief of myofascial trigger points has been more highly researched than relief of connective tissues, muscle fascia, muscle tension, and scar tissue; however, the American Physical Therapy Association claims that there potentially may be some benefits of dry needling on these ailments according to some available evidence. [4]
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In the 1980s, Stecco focused his fascial research on the treatment of recurring pain, pain which could not be alleviated by other treatments, and the recovery time of the injury. He developed a soft tissue manual technique aimed at treating myofascial dysfunction, and consequently, musculoskeletal disease.
In 2008, chiropractors were reported to be the most common CAM providers for children and adolescents, these patients representing up to 14% of all visits to chiropractors. [226] There were around 50,330 chiropractors practicing in North America in 2000. [217] In 2008, this has increased by almost 20% to around 60,000 chiropractors. [7]