Possible Risks or Complications of Myofascial Release Therapy
Myofascial release therapy, like other methods of massage therapy, does not have many risks. Only on rare occasions does it cause:
- Internal bleeding
- Short-term paralysis [8]
- Trouble moving your muscle
- Nerve damage
Talk to your healthcare provider if you are experiencing any of the following complications. They may suggest avoiding myofascial release therapy or try different kind of therapy.
- Burns
- Bone fractures
- Open wounds
- Conditions that require blood thinners
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Metabolic conditions may help relieve
Conclusion
If you are experiencing any pain in your myofascial tissue, as your healthcare provider is myofascial release therapy is the best option for you. Although research hasn’t proven the method to be 100% beneficial, it may help reduce or get rid of your pain. Other traditional type of therapy may be discussed, but it is best to consider all options.
References
[1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoarthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351925
[2] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10918-bursitis
[3] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14709-plantar-fasciitis
[4] https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/
[5] https://www.aans.org/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Herniated-Disc
[6] https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/fibromyalgia.htm
[7] https://www.healthline.com/health/tmj-disorders
[8] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/paralysis/