Question

Based on your knowledge and experience with techniques that inhibit neuromuscular tissue, how would you support (or refute) the sampling of perspectives on the efficacy of self-myofascial release?

Answer 1

Dear Student,

Self myofascial release is a technique that involves applying pressure to the tissues that support, surround and connect the muscle. It follows autogenic inhibition and yes, it is effective and efficient.

It is usually performed before or after a workout.

It can be best done by using a foam roller or rubber ball .

Here we take an example of foam roller. It is commonly used for this technique and can improve muscle efficacy and flexibility and can help muscles recover , inhibits hyper active muscles, reduce pain, etc and it starts working within minutes of application of this technique.

Self myofascial release focusses on the neural and fascial systems that are negatively affected by poor posture or abnormal movements .

SMR focuses on alleviating trigger points to restore optimal muscle motion and function.

Mechanism:

It is based on principle of autogenic inhibition. Skeletal muscle tissue contains Golgi tendon organs(detects changes in muscle tension) , muscle spindles(detects changes in muscle length) and a pair of neural receptors. So, when the pressure of body against the foam roller is sustained on the trigger point, the Golgi tendon organs will turn off the muscle spindle activity allowing the muscle to unknot, stretch and realign.

Hope you are clear

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