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
How To Turn Any Stretch Into a Myofascial Stretch
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
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
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
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?
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 […]
Faster Healing with a MFR Intensive in Kelowna
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 […]