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INNER JOURNEY Myofascial Release Approach Basics With relaxed hands, slowly stretch out the elastic component of the fascia until you reach a barrier and stopping point. At that point, maintain suffi cient pressure to hold that stretch and wait a minimum of 90–120 seconds, usually longer. Do not try to force through it. Prior to the release, you may perceive (with your proprioceptive senses) a heat buildup or a throbbing or fl uttering sensation. The client may also notice a heat buildup, a throbbing sensation called therapeutic pulse, or a temporary increase in pain. As the restriction barrier releases, you will feel motion under your hands. Go with the motion. Your client may notice the pain subside and you both will begin to feel a softening effect. Continue your pressure as long as the motion persists. There may be multiple barriers, so continue to hold, going through barrier after barrier until they release one-by-one. Be gentle. Do not try to force the client or aim the direction in any way. Merely engage the barrier, wait, and go with it—wherever it takes you. 92 massage & bodywork july/august 2012