Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • adjective of or relating to the layer of loose tissue (fascia) surrounding the muscle tissues

Etymologies

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License

From myo- (“muscle”) +‎ fascia (“loose tissue”)

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word myofascial.

Examples

  • Chronic muscle soreness (also known as myofascial pain) can be notoriously hard to vanquish -- in part because it's sometimes hard to pinpoint where the problem is.

    Failure to File Income Tax Syndrome 2009

  • All that tension also strains the big jaw muscles, making them contract continuously and activates irritable knots called myofascial trigger points, which produce still more tension and refer pain to other muscles.

    The Daily Grind: When Stress Sets Your Teeth on Edge 2008

  • Made from extruded polyethylene foam packed into a dense cylindrical shape, it provides a straightforward, risk-free way to calm overactive muscles as a form of soft tissue therapy also known as myofascial release.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Amy Verner 2011

  • I have read as much as I can on the subject and am looking into something called myofascial release as a non surgery option.

    Army Rumour Service 2010

  • When it comes to manual (hands-on) physical therapy techniques (such as myofascial release, mobilization of the spine, muscle energy and neurotension techniques), Dr. Feinberg said she cheats.

    Life & Style 2010

  • When it comes to manual (hands-on) physical therapy techniques (such as myofascial release, mobilization of the spine, muscle energy and neurotension techniques), Dr. Feinberg said she cheats.

    STLtoday.com Top News Headlines 2010

  • When it comes to manual (hands-on) physical therapy techniques (such as myofascial release, mobilization of the spine, muscle energy and neurotension techniques), Dr. Feinberg said she cheats.

    STLtoday.com Top News Headlines 2010

  • When it comes to manual (hands-on) physical therapy techniques (such as myofascial release, mobilization of the spine, muscle energy and neurotension techniques), Dr. Feinberg said she cheats.

    Life & Style 2010

  • When it comes to manual (hands-on) physical therapy techniques (such as myofascial release, mobilization of the spine, muscle energy and neurotension techniques), Dr. Feinberg said she cheats.

    STLtoday.com Top Life & Style Headlines 2010

  • When it comes to manual (hands-on) physical therapy techniques (such as myofascial release, mobilization of the spine, muscle energy and neurotension techniques), Dr. Feinberg said she cheats.

    Life & Style 2010

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.