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

Ad Sacrum

4.9

Based on reviews

Dorian Puretic

17:31 01 Dec 23

Problem riješen u par tretmana sve pohvale 💪

Zvonimir Zebic

07:27 29 Nov 23

Problem je bio bol u donjem dijelu leđa. Bol je nestala kroz 3 tretmana.Toni je to odradio brzo i profesionalno.Sviđa mi se što nije bilo klasičnih navlakuša na što više tretmana.Svaka preporuka.

Domagoj Kunić

17:49 23 Nov 23

Nakon 15 godina bolova u donjem dijelu ledja, ramena i lopatice, bolovi su nestali nakon nekoliko tretmana iglicama. Nevjerojatno je s kolikom boli se čovjek nauči živjeti 🙂 Sada je na meni da vježbama spriječim da se ukočenja ne vrate. Hvala, Toni!

Ivan Brelić

20:00 21 Nov 23

3 godine bolova u vratu, ukočenosti, ograničenosti pokreta Toni je uspio riješiti u svega 3 tretmana, izuzetno profesionalan fizioterapeut, izvrsna dijagnostika problema i vrlo brzo rješenje istih.Sve pohvale.

Kaja Hrabar

18:00 20 Nov 23

Toni je izuzetan fizioterapeut čije stručno znanje i posvećenost zaslužuju priznanje. U svega nekoliko dolazaka uspješno je riješio probleme s ramenom, išijasom koji su me zezali duže vrijeme. Njegov pristup je nevjerojatno efikasan – brzo i precizno je dijagnosticirao probleme i pružio ciljano liječenje koje je rezultiralo iznimnim poboljšanjima. Toplo preporučujem njegove usluge svima koji traže stručnu pomoć i dugotrajna rješenja za svoje zdravstvene izazove.

Sasa Cvetkovic

12:57 17 Nov 23

Teniski lakat, uzasna bol u ruci...nasao slucajno na netu stranicu od Ad Sacruma i narucio se.Problem rijesen u cetiri tretmana, tocno kako je mladi gospodin Toni i rekao na prvom terminu. Iznimna ugodna atmosfera i ono najvaznije, problem s teniskim laktom rijesen u dva tjedna i cetiri termina. Apsolutna i totalna preporuka, Toni hvala ti jos jednom...

Mario Pazic

16:40 15 Nov 23

Sve pohvale i zahvale Ad Sacrumu za fantastično odrađen posao. Ruka mi je bila otrnula sve do šake, što je ozbiljniji problem, i u samo jednom tretmanu smo riješili 90% bolesti, a već nakon drugog tretmana sam resetiran na novo zdravo stanje. Preporučam svima koji su u sličnim problemima da ne troše vrijeme i novac nego da riješe svoj problem momentalno kod maestra svog zanata Toni Marica.

Josipa Perić

15:34 03 Nov 23

Svaka pohvala i topla preporuka! U samo dva tretmana, išijas je izliječen.

Goran Ćurčić

07:19 02 Nov 23

Svaka preporuka, fizioterapeut Toni jednostavno zna posao. 👍🏻

Daniela Grbavac

16:13 23 Oct 23

Excellent treatment and approach! All praise and recommendations for Toni, the guy knows what he's doing!

Zlatko Pehar

19:18 21 Oct 23

I say responsibly that Tony is the best expert in this part of Europe. He solved a problem that I've been dragging for about 10 years, gave me advice not to get the problem back, and finally I don't have sciatica.Thanks, Tony!

Mirela Paštar

17:04 20 Oct 23

All praise to physiotherapist Tony and manager Dino! Very well organized and professional. And most importantly, Tony quickly determined the cause of my daughter's pain and successfully eliminated it with the dry needling technique. Toni is a very professional physiotherapist who explains in a very simple way where the problem arose and how it will be solved. All recommendations!

Antonela Alihodzic

11:25 17 Oct 23

Very pleasant physio, professional. Solved my sciatica problems in 5 appointments. All recommendations!

ana borovac

13:43 13 Oct 23

I came to Tony on recommendation after an unbearable pain in the groin, knee and back. In three visits, he solved a torment that has been going on for months! Direct and professional approach, excellent diagnostics and most importantly, fast results! I am absolutely thrilled with the speed of recovery after the treatment, patched me up in no time!

Ivana Đurinec

09:26 06 Oct 23

Beyond all expectations! Dry needling is a miracle! There are no words to describe how grateful I am to Tony for ridding me of the unbearable and long-lasting headaches, which did not stop even with the help of pills. I came on the recommendation of a friend,honestly with little hope that it would really help me... Already after the first treatment I was without headaches,today I did the third and I am even sorry that now I do not have to come 😂 I feel perfect and happy. The big plus is that Toni,with her expertise, is extremely communicative and super person, so it wasn't even boring. I barely felt the needles, he is really a maher in his work,it can be seen that he knows the knowledge and does it with love!Highly recommended to everyone, you won't regret it!

hrvoje slavkov

17:06 25 Sep 23

To all who read the Ad sacrum, specifically Tony...stiff all left back and neck..High Pressure, 3 year tablet daily,..etc etc..3 treatments in a young gentleman and amazing, amazing, 5 days my blood pressure stabilized 120/80, I don't take pills.waking up in the morning is top, clarity,..in a word, excellent...1 more thanks Tony and a recommendation to everyone

Lucia Martinez

15:15 21 Sep 23

After a lot of unsuccessful physical therapy with the diagnosis of frozen shoulder and tendinitis, I came to Tony who in only 5 treatments with a dry needle successfully removed the problems.Now I have a much better range of motion and the inflammation is completely gone.Again, thank you very much for everything.

Ivan Vrban

05:50 20 Sep 23

In three treatments, long-term problems with tingling in the hands and shoulders were successfully eliminated. I am very pleased with the results of the treatment. (Never mind) thumbs up!

Peter Nevistic

17:56 25 Aug 23

Toni is very professional and professional in his work, after only two treatments he removed chronic pain in my back and shoulder!! A warm recommendation 👍

Seki Emperor

21:55 30 Jun 23

Toni Marić and dry needling are all you need for severe pain in the thoracic part of the spine. From extremely severe pain when getting out of bed to painless condition in only two treatments. All praise and recommendation!

Mateja Baršić

06:03 28 Jun 23

There are few words to describe my experience with Tony and Ad sacrum.After a few months of severe pain caused by" false thinking " pain in the gluteus, pain in the groin, pain in the spine that went forward where I had trouble standing, walking and sleeping. The man was already on the first term without much philosophy to go to work. After a few visits, the pain disappeared.

Nikola Smrček

14:46 08 Jun 23

There are few words to describe my experience with Tony and Ad Sacrum.After several months of severe pain caused by sciatica through the right leg, where I had problems getting up, sleeping and sitting to minimal pain, increased mobility and education itself what to do or not to do as I did not put myself in a similar situation. Great experiences "straight to the point" Education and application of Toni Marić's therapy.Recommendations to anyone who has orthopedic problems!

Ivo Dujmov

18:51 05 Jun 23

I thank Tony for his great music, professionalism and treatment 👍 😎 I am a squash player,coach and coach!It is a one-sided sport where the back,neck, etc... I had problems with the left side of my neck,back to the lumbar region... massage and chiropractic for 10 years helped,but in the short term and never until the end!!! For the first time in 10 years I feel that my back is great,that I am light,without pain and limited movement during rotations in the game and that nothing hurts after a tournament,and I was only on 4 therapies 💪 💪 💪

Valentina 5393

15:22 28 May 23

After years of pain in the lower back, I run into Tony and decide to go for treatment. After 2 sessions I feel like new, the tension and pain are completely gone. What impressed me the most was that he was a completely relaxed character, without much philosophy he explained everything “Lay” and did the most important thing.I would recommend to everyone

Mario Rodin

17:15 26 May 23

I came to Tony's for severe pain in the lower leg and it turned out that I had chronic soleus inflammation. My muscle was very cramped from running too much and it was giving me severe pain throughout my leg. Tony gave me 4 dry needling treatments and solved my leg. It feels great and I can finally gradually return to training. The man knows what he's doing.

STJEPAN GRUDIĆ

17:46 17 May 23

My first encounter with needle therapy was extremely enjoyable. In a calm and relaxing environment, a professional and experienced therapist explained to me the principle of action and uses these techniques.The therapist carefully examined my health condition, listened to my concerns and desires, and adjusted the treatment to give me the best possible experience. This individualized care was incredibly effective and osnažujuća.Na finally, my problem was solved very quickly and I am extremely satisfied with his service:) my recommendation!

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.

Bulat

11:30 08 Dec 22

Extremely professional approach, excellent treatment with a noticeable difference after each treatment. Also very relaxed atmosphere, the best of two worlds can be said, I absolutely recommend to everyone!

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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