Chronic Stress and Fascia: Why Your Body Feels So Tight All the Time You stretch. You try to relax. You get massages. But no matter what you do, the tension keeps coming back. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people live with deep, lingering tightness in their bodies that doesn’t seem to go […]
Chronic Stress and Fascia: Understanding the Link Between Tension and Long-Term Holding Patterns
June 8, 2025 by
How To Turn Any Stretch Into a Myofascial Stretch
February 23, 2025 by
By incorporating myofascial release principles into your stretch routine, you can enhance effectiveness and create lasting change in your body. Here’s how to transform regular stretches into myofascial release for better results: Hold for 5 MinutesTraditional stretching is often too quick for real release. It takes 90–120 seconds just to engage the collagenous barrier, and […]
The Abdomen: The Most Underrated, Yet Essential, Area for Healing
January 11, 2025 by
The abdomen is often overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in your overall well-being. Not only is it home to vital organs, but it’s also where layers of fascia—the connective tissue that surrounds and supports everything in your body—can hold tension and restrictions. By treating the fascia, we can gently address these restrictions, improving […]
The Importance of Treating Scars: Myofascial Release Kelowna
December 14, 2024 by
A scar is like an iceberg—what you see on the surface may appear small, but depending on the type of surgery, it can extend deep into the tissues and have far-reaching effects. Even if a scar looks smooth and healed externally, underlying scar tissue can continue to affect your body long after the injury […]
Understanding The Freeze Response: How MFR Helps the Body Feel Safe Again
December 7, 2024 by
When we experience high levels of stress, the body activates the fight-or-flight response, preparing us to either confront or flee from a perceived threat. However, if neither of these options feels possible, the body may enter a third response: freeze. In the freeze state, stress levels rise, breathing becomes shallow, and muscles tighten, leaving us feeling immobilized or […]
MFR Vs Massage:What’s the Difference?
November 17, 2024 by
MFR vs. Massage: What’s the Difference? Myofascial Release (MFR) and massage offered in Kelowna are both techniques used to address muscle pain and tension relief. While both aim to alleviate discomfort and improve mobility, they differ in their approach and in their focus. Treating the Fascia: The Key to MFR Fascia is the connective tissue […]
Finding Pain Relief with Myofascial Release in Kelowna
November 2, 2024 by
If you’re dealing with unexplained pain, chronic issues, or recovering from an injury or surgery, Myofascial Release (MFR) can help. Traditional imaging tests like MRIs and X-rays often miss restrictions and soft tissue injuries which can lead to no diagnosis or misdiagnosis. Don’t continue to suffer, MFR can help, and you can get back to […]
Faster Healing with a MFR Intensive in Kelowna
October 10, 2024 by
If you have been living with chronic pain, chronic stress, and chronic restriction for years or have other complex issues a Myofacial Release Intensive in Kelowna may be just what you need to start things to shift. If you feel that you have tried everything (chiro, physio, massage acupuncture) but nothing seems to work, then […]
Fascia – The Missing Link in Your Treatment?
February 26, 2020 by
Fascia is the tough connective tissue that spreads throughout the body much like a spider web giving the whole body shape, support and protection. Fascia envelopes our muscles, bones, nerves, organs and blood vessels and reaches from our largest structures right down to the cellular levels. There is no beginning or end to the […]
