Self-Myofascial Release Techniques
by Alan Russell
Date Released : 15 Apr 2002
Would you believe that your client’s function could be improved for less than $20?
Sound too good to be true? By performing Self-Myofascial Release techniques on a simple piece of foam, your clients can improve flexibility, function, performance and reduce injuries. In a nutshell, your clients use their own body .......
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Gustafson, Marcia |
25 Jul 2010, 23:02 PM
#3 in the 'general guidelines' is confusing when considering #2 and #4. What exactly does #3 mean? That if a muscle is too painful on the roller then discontinue smr? 2. If pain is reported, stop rolling and REST on the painful areas for 20-30 seconds.3. Continuing to roll when pain is present activates the muscle spindles, causing increased tightness and pain.4. Resting 20-30 seconds on painful areas will stimulate the GTO and autogenically inhibit the muscle spindles, reducing muscular tension and pain.
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