MFR Health Blog
Welcome to our new blog series dedicated to Myofascial Release therapy and its impact on your well-being. Throughout this series, we’ll address various health and wellness topics, all connected to the principles and benefits of Myofascial Release. Learn how this therapy alleviates pain, reduces stress, and enhances your overall well-being.
Join us as we journey into the realms of fascia, exploring its structure, its role in health, and the impact on your day-to-day life. Discover self-care techniques, including stress reduction, hydration, gut health, and pain management, that complement Myofascial Release therapy. This blog series will deepen your understanding and empower you to improve your health and well-being.
MFR Health Blog
Welcome to our new blog series dedicated to Myofascial Release therapy and its impact on your well-being. Throughout this series, we’ll address various health and wellness topics, all connected to the principles and benefits of Myofascial Release. Learn how this therapy alleviates pain, reduces stress, and enhances your overall well-being.
Join us as we journey into the realms of fascia, exploring its structure, its role in health, and the impact on your day-to-day life. Discover self-care techniques, including stress reduction, hydration, gut health, and pain management, that complement Myofascial Release therapy. This blog series will deepen your understanding and empower you to improve your health and well-being.
Myofascial Release and its Benefits for Digestion
What is myofascial release? Myofascial release (MFR) is a manual therapy technique that involves applying sustained pressure to the fascia. This technique helps release restrictions in fascia and improve mobility. Most people have heard how MFR can improve muscle pain...
The Mind-Body Connection in Myofascial Release: Unlocking Healing Through Awareness
In health and wellness, our mind and body are inseparable. (1) The health of our body can impact the health of our mind, and the health of our mind can impact the health of our body. This connection between the mind and the body is often foundational to a variety of...
Myofascial Release vs. Traditional Massage: What’s the Difference?
Myofascial release and massage therapyIn the field of bodywork, there is a wide range of hands-on care techniques. Most of these techniques focus on decreasing pain, relaxation, and healing. Myofascial release (MFR) and traditional massage are two techniques of...
How Fascia Impacts the Health of Your Vagus Nerve
Connections The human body has connections between all its systems. Our skin, muscles, organs, nerves, and brain constantly communicate and influence each other. One of the most fascinating connections in the human body is the relationship between fascia and the...
It’s Not All in Your Head: The Connection Between Your Neck, Headaches, and Migraines
Long hours in front of a desk, constantly looking down at phones, slouching into the couch to watch tv, and many more daily habits have a huge impact on your neck and back. It’s no wonder upwards of three-fourths of adults between the ages of 18 and 65 years have had...
The Top Causes of Back Pain in Women
Back pain can be caused by a variety of different factors. Some causes of back pain are more common in women. Keep reading to learn about three common causes of back pain in women and tips to help reduce back pain.Back-pain associated with pregnancyPregnancy causes...
Why is Back Pain So Common
Almost everyone knows at least one person who suffers from back pain, you may have it yourself. So why is back pain so common? The answer is simple; we sit too much. Think of your typical day. How many hours do you spend sitting? According to a 2016 study published in...
The Best Breathing Techniques To Help You Get Out of Stress
"Stress is not a state of mind... it's measurable and dangerous, and humans can't seem to find their off-switch" according to Robert M. Sapolsky, a Stanford professor and expert on how our bodies respond to stress. Think about what causes you stress. Most people have...
Rewire Your Brain with These Vagus Nerve Exercises
What is the vagus nerve?The vagus nerve is a cranial nerve that originates in the brain stem and travels down to the abdomen. Vagus in Latin means “wandering.” The nerve wanders throughout the body carrying important messages of calm and ease. The vagus nerve is the...
The MFR Coach's Podcast
Join Heather Hammel for her latest podcast starting with Mark Barnes DPT, founder of the MFR Directory. Heather is an MFR therapist and business coach. She helps MFR Therapists sell MFR, get fully booked, and make more money!
This site was developed by Dr. Mark Barnes to help people find the best MFR therapist for their unique needs. We provide an easy way to search for MFR trained therapists, free of cost, and without the frustration of popups and advertisements.
This site lists only therapists trained on the John F. Barnes technique, giving you, the patient, assurance that you are being treated by the best set of therapists who continually maintain their education in Myofascial Release.
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