Our Services
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release targets the connective tissue around muscles. Sustained gentle pressure helps tight areas soften so movement feels freer and exercise works better.
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What this treatment helps with
- Less widespread tightness
- Improved flexibility
- Better exercise range
- Calmer nervous system response
How we assess you
Every plan starts with a clear picture of your symptoms, movement, and goals.
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Fascial scan
We glide hands over tissue to find restricted lines and zones.
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Movement tie in
We link restrictions to painful or limited movements.
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Sensitivity check
Pressure adjusted for chronic pain or fibromyalgia.
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Home plan
Foam roller or ball work when appropriate.
How we treat your condition
Techniques are chosen from your assessment, not a one size fits all menu.
Direct release
Sustained pressure held until tissue softens.
Indirect release
Gentle positioning until tension eases.
Cross fiber work
Broad strokes along muscle lines.
Breathing cues
Relaxed breathing improves tissue response.
Typical recovery timeline
Timelines vary by person. These phases show what many patients experience.
Release
Week 1 to 2Tissue feels looser after sessions. Mild soreness possible.
Movement
Week 3 to 5Stretch and strengthen through new range.
Self care
Week 5+Home tools maintain openness.
Patient case studies
Real recovery paths from our Calgary clinic. Names and details are changed for privacy.
Desk worker, 40 Chronic hip and IT band tightness 9 weeks
Fascial restrictions along the lateral hip and IT band were limiting comfortable sitting and running. We used sustained myofascial release, glute strengthening, and a gradual return to running from walk run intervals once tissue tolerated load.
He sits through two hour meetings without needing to stand and stretch constantly. By week nine he completed a 5K run without lateral knee pain for the first time in a year. He foam rolls and does glute activation before runs.