Massages can be highly beneficial for overall health-- they improve recovery, assist in healing, and increase mobilization of your joints and muscles. Unfortunately, for most of us, a daily massage is out of reach. They're expensive and often require an appointment ahead of time. However, self myofascial release, or SMR is something anyone can do at home. SMR is a type of self-massage that focuses on adhesions, knots, or tender spots in the muscle—and the fascia that surrounds and envelopes it—often using tools or implements to effect real change. Essentially you’re “teaching” your nervous system not to tense up and tighten when the tissue is poked and prodded or movement is initiated. Read more about the technique and which tools are best fitted for SMR. Read More |