Fascia is connective tissue that is woven around each and every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein in our bodies, as well as all of our internal organs, including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord. It is quite literally what holds us together. Evidence suggests that the fascia can be damaged by both physical and mental impact. In structure, fascia is like candy floss or a knitted sweater; tightly interwoven and web-like. If you picture an orange, it is not that dissimilar to the transparent layer of skin that surrounds each and every segment. It is thin white layer beneath the skin, similar to what you see when you cut up a chicken breast.
Myofascial release is a type of physical therapy often used to treat myofascial pain syndrome. Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain disorder caused by sensitivity and tightness in your myofascial tissues. These tissues surround and support the muscles throughout your body. The pain usually originates from specific points within your myofascial tissues called “trigger points.”
Myofascial release focuses on reducing pain by easing the tension and tightness in the trigger points. It’s not always easy to understand what trigger point is responsible for the pain. Localizing pain to a specific trigger point is very difficult. For that reason, myofascial release is often used over a broad area of muscle and tissue rather than at single points.
Most myofascial release treatments take place during a massage therapy session. Some chiropractors and traditional medical practitioners may also offer it. Your therapist will gently massage the fascia and feel for stiff or tightened areas. Normal fascia should feel pliable and elastic. The therapist will begin massaging and stretching the areas that feel rigid with light manual pressure. The therapist then aids the tissue and supportive sheath in releasing pressure and tightness. The process is repeated multiple times on the same trigger point and on other trigger points until the therapist feels the tension is fully released.
These areas where the massage therapist is working may not be near where the pain originates or where you feel the pain most prominently. Myofascial release works the broader network of muscles that might be causing your pain. It tries to reduce tension throughout your body by releasing trigger points across a broad section of your muscular system.
Myofascial release by massage therapy has very few risks. Whether you’re trying to relax or aiming to ease back pain, massage therapy may be beneficial for pain reduction.
“Olga is a very experienced chartered physiotherapist operating from an extremely clean and well equipped studio conveniently based just off the Long Mile Rd Dublin 12. I highly recommend her as through a series of techniques, she resolved my issues in a very short time frame. She is a very affable individual and puts you at complete ease during consultation. Thanks again Olga! ;-)”
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1 months ago
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2 months ago
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60min Physiotherapy consultation – €100
45min Physiotherapy consultation – €80
30min Physiotherapy consultation – €60
PACKAGES:
REGULAR 60min (4 sessions x 60min, ONCE A WEEK) – €360 *
INTENSE 60min (8 sessions x 60min, TWICE A WEEK) – €680 **
REGULAR 45min (4 sessions x 45min, ONCE A WEEK) – €280 *
INTENSE 45min (8 sessions x 45min, TWICE A WEEK) – €520 **
REGULAR 30min (4 sessions x 30min, ONCE A WEEK) – €200 *
INTENSE 30min (8 sessions x 30min, TWICE A WEEK) – €360 **
INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES / GIFT VOUCHERS VALID FOR 3 MONTHS
3 x 30min – €165
3 x 60min – €225
Appointment by video link: €55 for 40 min
Cancellation Policy: €40 will be charged if less than 24 hours notice is given or no show for an appointment. No charge if more than 24 hours notice is given.
Terms & Condition
REGULAR 60min/30min PACKAGE * Package is valid for 4 weeks from purchase date. Only 1 appointment can be rescheduled after the validity period. Another request will not be accepted, unless proved emergency (in this case, appointment will be charged at normal/not discounted price. Patient will need to pay a difference).
Regular appointments can be rescheduled within 4-week validity period with at least 24 hours notice.
No show or less than 24 hrs notice = No money back.
INTENSE 60min/30min PACKAGE ** Package is valid for 4 weeks from purchase date. Only 2 appointments can be rescheduled after the validity period. Another request will not be accepted, unless proved emergency (in this case, appointment will be charged at normal/not discounted price. Patient will need to pay a difference).
Regular appointments can be rescheduled within 4-week validity period with at least 24 hours notice.
No show or less than 24 hrs notice = No money back
HEALTH INSURANCE
Consultation fees are paid at each visit, after which you will be issued with a receipt. You can submit your receipts to your health insurer to claim a proportion of fees paid. Health insurance plans vary, but reimbursement can be as much as 40 euro per session. Check with your relevant health insurer with regard to your insurance plan for more details, or look up the benefits of your individual plan on: www.hia.ie
As Chartered Physiotherapists we are approved providers for all major health insurers including: VHI, Irish Life, Laya Healthcare, Aviva, HSF and Glo Health.
Garda Medical Aid, Prison Officers Medical Aid and the ESB medical scheme also reimburse a proportion of consultation fees paid.
You may also qualify for a tax rebate on physiotherapy consultation fees on completion of a Med1 form. Check www.revenue.ie for more details
Clinic is located on the first floor in long building just opposite the ALDI market (on the other side of car park), last door with Physio Support sticker and buzzer ‘Physiotherapy’. There is possibility to leave the car on Aldi car park for an hour for free.
There is no elevator in the building, but let us know when you will be arriving so one of our staff will be more than happy to help you on the stairs. We apologize, but there is no access for wheel chair.
Please bring medical documentation about your case if you have one, shorts, t-shirt and sport shoes for exercising. Please arrive at least 10-15min before the initial appointment time to fill up the consultation form.