Are you living with fascial pain? We can help.
Pain in the fascial tissue can make life difficult, but how can you tell if you are living with fascial pain or something else?
As Johns Hopkins Medicine states, determining the source of your pain can be difficult.
Use this general guide to distinguish between tissue types:
- Muscles & joints: Typically feel worse the more you move the affected area.
- Fascia adhesions: Tend to feel betterwith movement and respond well to heat therapy, which restores elasticity.
For some people, adhesions can worsen over time, compressing and contorting the muscles they surround. This can result in hard, tender knots in the muscles, called trigger points.”
Fortunately, at Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners, our physical therapists have the methods and resources needed to help relieve fascial pain.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Why do trigger points cause pain?
Trigger points in the body cause fascial pain. It can affect almost any muscle in the body.
Trigger points commonly result in pain during movement or when pressure is applied to the affected area(s).
It is also possible for referred chronic pain to occur, where you notice discomfort in seemingly unrelated parts of the body.
When treating fascial pain, our physical therapists will determine where the trigger points are and then massage them out, usually through a process called myofascial release.
How can myofascial release relieve fascial pain?
Myofascial release is a common treatment method we use at our physical therapy clinics to address stiff, tight, painful, numb, or tingly muscles, with most patients experiencing effective pain relief and improved physical function.
Myofascial release through massage is a specialized manual therapy that provides relief by:
- Restoring elasticity: Focusing on specific pressure points to return fascia to its natural, flexible state.
- Easing tension: Releasing constricted muscles to reduce overall pain levels.
- Improving mobility: Loosening tight areas to remove restrictions on your range of motion.
Ready to get started?
If you’ve been living in discomfort, it could be a result of fascial pain, which affects approximately 47% of the general population with musculoskeletal pain. Fortunately, Mountain Land Physical Therapy Partners is here to help.
Contact us today to book your appointment and get started on the path toward relief.
Your next steps
- Request an appointment
- Receive a custom treatment plan
- Work hard and progress in your recovery
- Recover & enjoy life pain-free!
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Frequently asked questions about fascial tissue and trigger point care
Are you living with fascial pain?
Fascial pain often feels like tight, tender knots (trigger points). The pain usually eases with gentle movement or heat, while muscle or joint pain tends to worsen when you move. If pressing on one sore spot sends pain to another area, your fascia may be involved. A licensed physical therapist can confirm the cause and design a treatment plan.
Why do trigger points cause pain?
Trigger points form when stressed fascia tightens around muscle fibers, cutting off blood flow and irritating nearby nerves. This can cause local pain or “referred” pain that appears in a different body part. Releasing the tight spot, through myofascial release, stretching, or guided exercises, restores circulation and calms the nerves, so pain fades.
How can myofascial release relieve fascial pain?
During myofascial release, a therapist applies gentle, sustained pressure to your tight fascia. The slow stretch relaxes the tissue, improves blood flow, and reduces nerve irritation. Most people feel less pain and notice easier movement in the treated area within a few sessions.
What is fascia physical therapy?
Fascia physical therapy focuses on loosening and realigning the body’s connective tissue (the fascia), so muscles and joints can move freely. Techniques like myofascial release, stretching, and guided exercises reduce pain, improve posture, and restore normal movement.
Can physical therapy fix fascia problems?
Yes. Physical therapists use hands-on techniques, movement training, and home exercises to break up fascial adhesions and prevent them from coming back. Consistent therapy can relieve pain and restore a full range of motion.
Who treats fascial pain?
Physical therapists are primary providers for fascial pain. They evaluate movement, locate trigger points, and use manual therapy and exercise to relieve symptoms. In some cases, they may work with physicians who specialize in pain or rehabilitation.