This thoroughly revised edition of the authoritative reference Fascial Release for Structural Balance
Includes:: all of the most current research on the role of fascia & myofascia in the body & how treatment affects it James Earls & Thomas Myers have taken advantage of more sophisticated testing to explore in greater detail the relationship between anatomical structure & function making this updated edition an even more essential guide Fascia the soft tissue surrounding muscles bones & organs plays a crucial role in supporting the body By learning to intelligently manipulate it a bodyworker or therapist can help with many chronic conditions that their clients suffer from providing immediate pain relief as well as reducing the strains that may contribute to the patient's ongoing aches & pains & leading to rapid effective & lasting pain relief The authors argue that approaching the fascia requires a different eye a different touch & tissue-specific techniques Offering a detailed introduction to structural anatomy & fascial release therapy including postural analysis complete technique descriptions & the art of proper assessment of a patient through bodyreading the book features 150 color photographs that clearly demonstrate each technique Earls & Myers both respected bodywork professionals provide any bodywork practitioner using manual therapy-including physiotherapists osteopaths chiropractors myofascial & trigger point therapists & massage therapists-the information they need to deliver effective treatments & create long-lasting systemic change in clients' shape & structure