Myofascial release is a form of physical therapy for myofascial pain syndrome, a chronic pain disorder caused by sensitivity and tightness in muscle tissues. Myofascial pain often occurs due to ...

This can lead to widespread pain and discomfort. During a myofascial release massage, your therapist spends time feeling your myofascial tissue for areas that are particularly stiff and tight.

Self-myofascial release (aka foam rolling ... on stretching tight muscles instead of strengthening, especially the hip flexors,” Granat says. “A muscle that is weak can feel tight when ...

If you have difficulties with your breaststroke kick, try this self myofascial release (SMR). Place a tennis ball or a similarly-sized ball on the tensor fasciae latae muscle, just below the hip bone.