Tight vs. Taut: Why Stretching Doesn’t Always Work | Continuum
Most people describe painful areas in their body as “tight.” And the natural response is to stretch it. Sometimes that helps — but often it only gives temporary relief. You feel better for a day or two, maybe a few hours, and then it’s back. Exactly where it was. That’s not a failure of effort. […]
What is myofascial release? (And how is it different from massage?)
Most people who find their way to myofascial release have already tried everything else. They’ve had massages. They’ve seen chiropractors. They’ve done physical therapy, taken the anti-inflammatories, followed the stretching protocols. And things get better — for a few days, maybe a week. Then the pain comes back, the tension returns, and they’re right back […]