Acupuncture and Myofascial Release
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
January 22nd, 2008 11:43
Thanks so much for posting this blog on acupuncture and MFR!!
Love,
Sheryl Catanese
MFR1, UW, FP, HS, LMT, Reiki
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Rich Staudt, MOT, OTR/L, LMT reply on January 22, 2008:
John,
Thank you for offering such a functional and tangible description regarding the fascial system and its properties. It offers a clear melding of Eastern and Western philosophies in medicine, and a layman’s view with your analogy. Many of my clients are craftsman and skilled professionals needing assistance with pain relief. They seem to be able to identify more deply with treatment after such insight.
Rich Staudt, MOT, OTR/L, LMT
Staudt Advanced Therapeutics
Payson, AZ
(928) 468-2333
January 22nd, 2008 15:42
I have so many clients that do acupuncture alongside Myofascial Release and often times say that when the fascial system is being released they can feel energy moving through their meridians. This information makes sense out of those client observations now. I think it will be useful to pass on this info to all those clients who are doing acupuncture. Thank you.
Eric Webb, B.A., L.M.T.
www.austinbodyworks.com
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January 22nd, 2008 22:07
Greetings John,
Thank you John for your courage and the courage you have instilled in me and other therapists to enhance our abilities to provide a safe and effective technique to encourage the healing process of others.
Thank you for your description on the connection between Acupucture and Myofascial Release as it will be passed on to the acupuctures here on Long Island to further enhance thier knowledge and ability to treat more effectively.
Stephen A. Sanacore, LMT, PTA
Long Island Myofascial Release Treatment Center
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
516-625-3330
www.LongIslandMFR.com
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