Untangle Your Muscle Tension
Feeling tight, sore, or stressed? Let’s talk Myofascial Release!
Ever roll out of bed feeling like the Tin Man—stiff, achy, and in need of some serious oil?
That’s your body asking for a little extra TLC, and one of the best ways to give it what it needs is through myofascial release. It sounds fancy, we know—but stick with us! It’s actually much simpler (and more satisfying) than it sounds.
What is Myofascial Release?
Think of it like this: your muscles are wrapped in a web of connective tissue called fascia. When that fascia gets tight, it can cause pain, stiffness, and limit your movement. Myofascial release is a way to loosen up those restrictions using gentle (or sometimes not-so-gentle) pressure. It’s basically giving your body a deep, much-needed stretch and release.
If you’ve ever foam rolled after one of our SPT: Bags, Bells, and Blasts or SPT: HIIT sessions, congrats—you’ve already done a form of self-myofascial release! You can also use tools like massage guns, roller sticks, gua sha muscle scrapers, and even good old lacrosse balls to get the same effect.
Why It Matters
Besides feeling amazing after, myofascial release has some serious perks:
Relieves pain & soreness – Perfect after a tough workout or a long day of sitting.
Boosts circulation – More blood flow = happier muscles.
Increases flexibility & range of motion – So you can move better and feel looser.
Reduces stress – Helps calm your nervous system and melt tension away.
Improves posture – Releases restrictions that pull your body out of alignment.
How to Get These Benefits
Try self-myofascial release with a foam roller, massage ball, gua sha scraper, or massage gun.
Treat yourself to a massage or see a physical therapist (because who doesn’t need an excuse for a little self-care?).
Next time you’re feeling stiff or sore, don’t just push through—take a few minutes for some myofascial release. Your body will thank you for it!
This blog post was written by Coach Brandon.