Upper limb myofascial release
Notes
Upper limbs
Upper limb myofascial release
INTEROSSEOUS MEMBRANE (RADIOULNAR)
- Place your thumbs over the anterior aspect of the interosseous membrane with your hands encircling the forearm
- Assess myofascial motion inferior and superior, left and right, and clockwise and counterclockwise (torsional) to determine positions of ease and restriction
- Gently stack the tissue in all three planes of motion into the position of ease (indirect) or into the barrier (direct)
- Hold the force for 30–60 seconds or until a release is palpated
CARPAL TUNNEL, WRIST
- Place your thumbs at the medial and lateral attachments of the transverse carpal ligament
- Thenar side = tubercles of the scaphoid and trapezium
- Hypothenar side = pisiform and hook of the hamate
- Wrap your fingers around the dorsal surface of the wrist. Exert tension on the carpal region by pressing your thumbs into the base of the palm and pushing your thumbs apart
- Maintain pressure for 30–60 seconds or until a release is palpated
Summary
Upper limb myofascial release is a manual therapy technique that is used to address tension and pain in the muscles and surrounding connective tissue of the upper extremities, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. The technique involves applying gentle, sustained pressure to the affected area, to release tension and restore normal tissue mobility. Myofascial release is based on the principle that tension in the muscles and fascia can lead to pain and dysfunction, and by releasing this tension can help restore normal function and reduce pain.