What is MFR?

MFR stands for Myo-Fascial Release,
and is also referred to as Manual Therapy.

“Myofascial release therapy (MFR) was developed by John F. Barnes, PT to
specifically address the fascia, the connective tissue that runs like a three-
dimensional web throughout the body. MFR involves applying gentle, sustained
pressure into myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and
restore movement”

There are many different MFR techniques, however Magickal Healing Touch mainly
focuses on Soft Tissue Release which is a very effective, gentle, non-invasive
hands on technique that “holds” the tissue to 3 points, and allows the restricted
fascia to unwind, release, and literally “put things back where they belong”, allowing
the patient to release physical and emotional trauma and pain and helping their
body to heal itself.

It works on all types of acute trauma to the soft tissue including: trauma from
falls, accidents, post-op pain and discomfort, fractures, muscle sprains and pulls,
sciatica, and fibro. It has also been seen to work on some chronic issues of pain,
decreased movement, and increased muscle tone. And though there is no “cure” for
arthritis, soft tissue release is able to decrease the pain in the tissue surrounding
the source of arthritis, bringing relief for the pain and increased movement.
The technique can be done either sitting up or lying down, depending on where the
pain is occurring, with the person fully clothed, with both the healer, and the
person receiving the treatment, in comfortable positions, as the treatments lasts
anywhere from 15-30 minutes in each particular area.

The person may experience an improvement in range of motion or a decrease in pain
right after the treatment, however most people notice a bigger difference the
next day.

Acute issues can usually be healed in 1-3 treatments, whereas chronic issues take longer to resolve.