Myofascial release

What is myofascial release?

Myofascial release (MFR) is a technique of manual therapy in which the physiotherapist with gentle and long-lasting movements acts on the fascia (connective tissue), and consequently reduces restrictions in it. This improves the range of movement, reduces the tension of fascial restrictions, and reduces or eliminates the pain in the treated segment.

The technique is one of the most gentle techniques in physical therapy because it almost never goes beyond the boundaries of pain. Since it is completely painless and does not have any side effects, it is recommended for the youngest children, especially with scoliosis, kyphosis and similar problems of spinal irregularities.

By releasing the fascia, we enable movement and mobility of joints and muscles and establish the normal functioning of the musculoskeletal system.

Diagnoses using myofascial release (MFR)

Some of the most common diagnoses and conditions in which myofascial release is applied are:

frozen shoulder
fibromyalgia
scoliosis
increased kyphosis or lordosis
"improper" posture
reduced flexibility
sports injuries
neurological disorders
stress and chronic fatigue
scars
anxiety and depression
problems with digestion
bronchitis and asthma

How does myofascial relaxation work?

With the myofascial release technique, we release restrictions in the whole fascial system (connective tissue system) and thus stimulate local circulation at the site of application and accelerate tissue regeneration.

The myofascial relaxation technique works on:

reduction of pain in the treated area
increasing the range of motion in the joint
release of muscular and fascial tension
improving blood and lymph flow
establishing the "normal posture" of the body
correction of spinal irregularities
increase flexibility
reduce stress and chronic fatigue
reduced visibility of scars
improving mood and general condition of the body

Frequently asked questions about technique:

Is it MFR massage?

Short answer: No.

Longer answer: Myofascial release is a modern technique of manual therapy performed by a medical professional or physiotherapist who have completed education in Myofascial release technique.

The technique has nothing to do with classical massage.

What is fascia?

Fascia is a connective tissue system that covers human bones, muscles, nerves, blood vessels and organs.

The entire human body is wrapped in fascia and it serves a number of functions of the human body.

How should I behave after treatment?

Since the removal of restrictions in the fascia pulls a large amount of water from the body into the fascia, the most important thing after the treatment of myofascial relaxation is to drink significantly more water in the next few days.

Immediately after treatment, you can resume your normal daily activities.

Why our therapy?

Progress after the first treatment.

We work on quick and long-term solutions for the problem and after the first treatment you will feel improvement and relief of the symptoms.

Friendly clinic

In our clinic, we maintain a pleasant and friendly atmosphere so that you do not have additional stress.

There's no maintenance

We provide effective and long-term solutions for your problem in order for you to save money and time!

Targeted rehabilitation plan

1. step: Book an appointment

By e-mail, message or call we will book you the first appointment in which we will find out and explain the exact problem.

2. step: Rehabilitation plan and program

In cooperation with you, we create an individual, fast and effective rehabilitation plan and program that will surely lead you to optimal condition.

3. step: Return to normal life

Finally you will be pain free again and move with ease.

Reviews of our patients

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Jadranka Avdić

09:18 29 Mar 23

Perfect...one word that says it all. In 4 treatments, the pain and other symptoms that had accumulated over the years were removed. Toni really knows what he's doing. I can hardly find words of praise for this young man who, firstly, is very professional, and secondly, very kind and eloquent, so that he makes the treatment, which is a little uncomfortable, more pleasant, and shorter. In any case, for every recommendation!!! When it hurts again, I will go to Toni :).

Anja Grgic

11:50 13 Dec 22

I booked the first appointment based on a recommendation due to long-term problems with the lumbar region, cervical spine, migraines, tingling in the feet and sciatica in both legs. With the first treatment, we solved the inflammation and pain in the upper back and trapezius, for which I ended up in the emergency room before arriving. With the second treatment I no longer feel sciatica or tingling in my feet. My body is recovering phenomenally every day. I booked a third appointment, so long-term constant problems (12 years!!!) Toni solved in just 3 treatments. I am delighted with the approach and professionalism of physiotherapist Toni. It is not enough to say that I am grateful and sincerely recommend it from the bottom of my heart.

Bojan Mihalicek

21:30 17 Nov 22

I came with a problem of the cervical and lumbar spine (which lasts 15 years), tingling in the legs (as a consequence of sciatica), and injury of the ankle and Achilles tendon of the leg from a year ago. He solved all my problems with dry needling and chiropractic techniques. Tony is extremely accessible and explains everything he does in detail. Expertise, customer relationship, and communication are at a very high level. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who has not been helped by conventional techniques.

Bernard Butorac

21:10 17 Nov 22

I came to Tony through the recommendation of a handball player friend and I did not regret it. In several treatments, he solved the problem of a painful cervical spine and jaw that was painful to the movement and bite. The mobility of the jaw is very important to me because I'm in the singing business. The boyfriend also came with a problem with the cervical and lumbar spine, tingling in the legs, and injury to the wrist and tendon of the leg. He solved our problems with dry needling and chiropractic techniques. Toni is very approachable and everything he does he explains in detail, and also without hesitation you can ask him anything you want to know, so we let him in without fear. Business, expertise, customer relationship, and communication 5+.

Vesna Klanac

17:44 28 Oct 22

After two dry needling treatments, my shoulder and neck loosened up, and the tension eased enough that after two months I finally have no headaches and no more dizziness. After the third dry needling treatment, the remaining pain on the right side, like muscle tension, has almost disappeared. I'm looking forward to the last treatment. Although it is known as a painful treatment, it was very tolerable for me, and it even seemed very relaxing. I am very glad that I found Toni on IG.

Sonja Brajkina

04:31 12 Oct 22

Physio Toni is a very pleasant, educated and humble young person, who knows his job without much mystification and philosophy "hits the head" and immediately goes to solve the problem as quickly as possible and more than successfully. In communication, he is also pleasant and measured, adapts to the patient and has wide knowledge and can talk to him about various topics, which makes the treatment even easier and leads to the feeling that the treatment lasts much shorter than it really does.So successful in my case that after 9 months of almost vegetating due to enormous pain, after the first treatment, I started walking at least 5 km a day, and after the second I started again working out! I can only recommend this young expert in his field and say a big thank you to him.

Ilona

10:11 26 Sep 22

If I could give 100 stars, it would be small. It's actually hard for me to put together impressions and sentences and to fully express how grateful I am. What a relief after years of shoulder discomfort and inability to rotate, when you finally manage to rotate your shoulder all the way. No pain! Tony's expertise, knowledge, and love for his job are evident in his every sentence. The problem is approached directly, without BS, immediately tells what and how to expect. I had high expectations that he exceeded. Tony, thank you!

Ivo

16:37 24 Jul 22

The man, without any philosophy, quickly and efficiently solved the problem of the lower spine, which had followed me for more than five years and which I thought would remain chronic. I recommend everyone to go and let Tony examine him and decide which solution is best. Tony, thank you again!

Janja Muzina

07:42 14 May 22

I'm gonna use the kids 'dictionary and say," I don't like dry needling!". With the recommendation of a friend who I talked to about the pain I was living with due to a messy life and long hours of computer work, I came to Tony for treatment. During the treatment, Tony eased my pain by talking and explaining. I went back for another treatment. Today I live without pain and I recommend Tony to everyone for his professionalism, expertise and human approach with respect to the client.

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Myofascial release

What is myofascial release?

Diagnoses using myofascial release (MFR)

How does myofascial relaxation work?

Frequently asked questions about technique:

Why our therapy?

Progress after the first treatment.

Friendly clinic

There's no maintenance

Targeted rehabilitation plan

1. step: Book an appointment

2. step: Rehabilitation plan and program

3. step: Return to normal life

Reviews of our patients

Why rehabilitate with us?

5 things to do before visiting a physical therapist (Croatian language)

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