Myofascial release (or MFR): Connective tissue called fasica surround muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones & nerves. Points of restriction in the fascia can place pressure on nerves & muscles causing ​chronic pain, decreased range of motion & improper posture (balance) of the body. In general, all techniques that are done without oils or lotions are MFR. This creates a drag pressure that attempts to create space to release restrictions between fascia bonds. There are many ways to do myofascial work, however I use the following two methods.

Direct method: use of hands & elbows to slowly sink into restricted fascia, applying a stretching of the fascia. This is also known as "deep tissue work of the superficial layers".

Indirect method: involves a gentle stretch, with a few grams of pressure: hands tend to go with the restricted fascia, to hold the stretch & allow it to unwind itself. This is also known as "unwinding" I mainly use this technique now instead of the deep MFR direct method.