Acupuncture and Myofascial Release is a powerful combination.  The acupuncture meridians lie within the fascial system.  Recent research has shown that each acupuncture point is a fascial structure.  I believe that when the needle is pulled out it creates the piezoelectric phenomenon , where energy travels through the acupuncture meridians.

 It is a well known fact that when copper wire is twisted or crushed, it loses its ability to conduct energy properly.  The fascial system has copious amounts of melanin within it.  Melanin is our body’s super conductor.

 Myofascial restrictions act like twisted or crushed copper wire inhibiting the acupuncture meridian’s ability to allow the bio-energy to flow.

 What most acupuncturists have not recognized is the interference of the fascial tightness upon the meridians.  I view the meridians as major rivers of bio-energy.

 However, what about the enormously powerful influence of the billions upon billions of micro-tubules of the fascial system that carry fluid,  information and energy that act as tributaries into the major rivers?

 Myofascial restrictions block the flow of the meridians and the tributaries causing major problems such as pain, physiological dysfunction and disharmony.

 Myofascial Release is important in that it can ease the crushing pressure caused by Myofascial restrictions,  opening up the meridians and the tributaries (micro-tubules) for maximum flow of the bio-energy of the mind/body, which allows for a return of function and healing.

 John

John F. Barnes, P.T., LMT. NCTMB

Cellular consciousness, what could be more important.  Controversial yes, but only because we were taught the fallacy that we are mindless machines.  Do you really believe that?

 Carol Davis brings up some interesting and important observations .  Since this is a blog,  Massage Magazine prefers  that we limit our questions and / or responses to 150-250 words.  So, Carol , I will break up my responses to your intriguing thoughts into separate posts.

We have found that trauma and thwarted inflammatory responses can trap memories, unexpressed emotions, pain, fear, visuals within the ground substance of fascial restrictions as potential energy.  These trapped incomplete experiences have the potential to alter our physiology of our body which can lead to serious health problems.

 Science is now backing up what I have been teaching in my Myofascial Release seminars for over 30 years.

 Allow me to quote from the December 24, 2007 edition of U.S. News and World Report.   “The mind-body link appears to work both ways.   Far from being just a psychiatric disorder, depression wreaks havoc on the entire body by throwing the stress response out of whack.  The amount of damage it causes takes a greater toll on health than chronic angina, arthritis, asthma, or diabetes, according to a September report from the World Health Organization. And a growing body of research indicates that it triggers certain diseases:  

Heart disease.  Under stress, blood produces more clotting factors to prepare for a wound, which can cause clots to form in the arteries-setting the stage for a heart attack or stroke.  Increased stress hormones can also lead to inflammation in the heart.

Osteoporosis.  Depression’s link to high levels of the stress hormone cortisol may speed bone loss, raising the risk of fractures even in premenopausal women, according to one new study.

Diabetes.   Increased cortisol also raises blood sugar levels, which new research suggests may cause diabetes in those over age 65.  Inflammation may also play a role.

Cancer.  Studies show that depressed folks have high levels of immune system chemicals called cytokines, which may hamper the body’s ability to destroy malignant cells.” -D.K.

This trapped potential energy can be freed by Myofascial Release converted into kinetic energy freeing the mind/body’s vibrational level to return to normal.   Myofascial Release is an important  aspect of every therapists regime since it enhances cellular functioning and health.  These vibrations are very capable to re-organize and allow the mind/body to return to homeostasis, which is another word for health, tranquility, and optimum function.

 John

John F. Barnes, P.T., NCTMB