Myofascial Release (the Barnes method) is a whole-body, hands-on approach for the evaluation and treatment of the human structure. Its focus is the muscular and fascial (connective tissue) system. Physical trauma, an inflammatory or infectious process, a structural imbalance (from dental malocclusion, boney restriction, leg length discrepancy, and pelvic rotation) may create muscular and fascial strain. The biomechanical, bioelectrical and neuro-physiological effects of myofascial release represent an evolutionary leap for our professions and our patients. This is a total approach incorporating a physiologic system that, when included with conventional therapy, medicine, or dentistry, acts as a catalyst and yields impressive, clinically reproducible results.
