Healing Crisis?
The medical term for healing crisis is the "Herxheimer Reaction." This occurs when the cells release toxins into circulation but the elimination organs (skin, lungs, liver, kidneys, bladder & GI tract) are not able to eliminate them quickly enough.
The healing crisis is very natural and unique for everyone. Most people experience very mild symptoms while others experience severe issues. You need to understand that these symptoms are temporary and will subside as the body gets healthier and toxins are eliminated. Symptoms usually reduce or are eliminated within two to three days but on rare occasions can last a few weeks. You may experience:
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stiffness, aching muscles, tiredness
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Shivery - this is due to blood capillaries opening up to increases blood flow to the muscles and the skin surface
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frequent visits to the toilet - this allows your body to get rid of waste
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runny nose / coughing - again this allows your body to get rid of toxins
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headache
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your body is in a repairing phase and might take some time to re-adjust.
Myofascial Release (MFR) focuses on the soft tissue dysfunction, while Cranial and Sacral Release, balances the ebb and flow of the Cranial Sacral Fluid that surrounds the central nervous system. Fascia covers us from head to toe. Its what connects and holds us together. And it has memory.
Often known as 'the missing link' in body work, this is a quick & powerful way of releasing pain, tension and restrictions within the connective tissue, right down to to cellular level.
MYOFASCIAL
RELEASE
Our bodies are filled with Fascia. In Greek 'Myo' means muscle and 'fascia' means band. It's like a 3D body stocking that weaves its way through the body from head to toe. Like a spiders web it surrounds and penetrats every muscle, bone, artery, vein, nerve and internal organs.
It is continuous with no beginning or end. Made from collagen and elastin fibres, it is surrounded by a fluid called Ground Subtance which acts as a shock absorber.
Fascia is the bodies energy saving device. If you remain in the same position for any lenght of time, it will lay down more collagen, however if you move regulary it will make more elastin and so become more flexiable.
Myofascial Release (MFR) can be especially helpful for people with:
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Scoliosis
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Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
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Finromyalgia
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Sciatica
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Jaw Pain (TJD)
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Scars
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Arthritis
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Poor posture
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Back pain
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Headaches
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Whiplash
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Migraines
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Physical & Psycholigical Stress
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Endomeitrious
In it's normal healthy state it is relaxed and wavy, however if you experience any kind of trauma, either through poor working habits, surgery, an accident, physical or emotional trauma, inflammation or scarring - then fascia will loose it's pliability and become hard, dehydrated and stuck. This is where Myofascial Release comes in. It also has memory, and can release trauma.