Stretching | Myofascial Release

Equipment Utilized

  • Stretching table
  • Roller stick
  • Foam rollers
  • Percussor gun
  • Trigger wheel

Stretching Benefits

  • Improve range of motion
  • Enhance performance
  • Improve strength
  • Decrease pain
  • Reduce risk of injury
  • Improve body mechanics

Myofascial Release

  • Reduce pain
  • Improve flexibility
  • Improve movement patterns
  • Improve circulation
  • Improve strength
  • Improve sleep
"My shoulder pain kept me from lifting heavy, but after Jeff did stretching and trigger point on the surrounding shoulder muscles I've been able to lift heavy again. He is an expert at his craft and I highly recommend his service."
     Tim G - Lino Lakes
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 "Jeff is really passionate about his profession and truly helps people feel better. I've been burdened with back pain and muscle tightness for decades. Jeff has helped me improve my flexibility and has given me tremendous back pain relief."
     Guy S. - Roseville

What is Trigger Point Therapy?

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   When muscles become shortened (tight) and don't respond well to different forms of stretching, Trigger Point Therapy can be the solution. If you force a muscle to stretch that isn't responding by regaining its length, serious injury can happen if the trigger points aren't released first. A Trigger Point is like a hot spot or sensitive area in a muscle that is painful when pressure is applied to it. They can develop for numerous reasons, such as:
  • Inactivity (sitting too much)
  • Overactivity (too much exercise)
  • Trauma (injury or car accident)
​   When steady pressure is applied to a Trigger Point for 15-30 seconds:
  • Tight muscle will relax
  • Muscle pain will subside
  • Muscle will regain its length by stretching
  • Muscle will regain its strength
   Another method I use utilize is the Active Release Technique. It is similar to Trigger Point Therapy except I force joint movement to contract and relax muscle while holding pressure on a specific spot to effectively release the tight muscle. Foam rollers and roller sticks certainly have some benefits in this area, but these devises are not nearly as effective as A.R.T. and T.P.T.