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title: Myofascial
date: 2025-11-18T01:48:53Z
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During myofascial release therapy, **the therapist applies light pressure by hand to find myofascial areas that feel stiff instead of elastic and movable**. These stiff areas, or trigger points, are thought to limit muscle and joint movements, which can play a part in widespread muscle pain.