Entries from June 2008
Dear Shannon, Fascia can become restricted from trauma, surgery, and/or thwarted inflammatory responses. When we are traumatized, the subconscious braces against the threat to our survival and pain. This inner tension begins to slow the vibrational energy within the ground substance of the fascial system. The ground substance (matrix) is ideally a fluid/gel state.
This blockage of energetic flow can dehydrate the fluid component of the fascial system that ultimately solidifies into powerful fascial retsrictions that can exert crushing pressure of up to approximately 2,000 pounds per square inch. This enormous pressure of Myofascial restrictions do not show up on any of the standard tests and over time produce a wide array of symptoms.
Myofascial Release can reverse the painful and limiting effects of trauma, surgery, and thwarted inflammatory responses.
John
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Over my 48 years as a therapist I have used many different treatment tables. I am often asked at my Myofascial Release seminars what kind of table I am using on the stage. I use the Astra-Lite Lumina III. When asked, Why? I just explain that we don’t sell tables, but because of my positive experience with the Astra-Lite Lumina III, I have used these tables for over a decade. I have over 20 Astra-Lite tables in my treatment centers and I use one on stage at each of my MFR seminars.
The benefits are they are very light, approximately 19 pounds, yet very strong. It opens easily and instantly. They are very comfortable and are available in many different colors.
The Astra-Lite table is excellent for massage, bodywork, and especially for Myofascial Release. Since the legs are angled outward supported by steel cables, the therapist can lean into a restriction, using gentle leverage without the table tilting. Also important, when the therapist is using “fascial cranial” techniques he or she can comfortably fit their legs under the table.
If you are interested in more information about Astra-Lite call 1-800-368-5483 or go to their website www.astra-lite.com/.
Sincerely,
John
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