Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Myofascial Release Therapy

A massage therapy which focuses on releasing MUSCLE TIGHTNESS often used to relieve muscular pain from myofascial tissues (e.g., MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME).

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A massage therapy which focuses on releasing MUSCLE TIGHTNESS often used to relieve muscular pain from myofascial tissues (e.g., MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME).

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Myofascial Release
  • Myofascial Release Treatment
  • Myofascial Treatment
  • Myofascial Release Therapies
  • Myofascial Release Treatments
  • Myofascial Treatments
  • Therapy, Myofascial Release
  • Treatment, Myofascial
  • Treatment, Myofascial Release

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, organization & administration, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2022

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Previous Indexing

  • Massage (2008-2021)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Numbers

  1. E02w.190.599.750w.750w.750w
  2. E02w.779.867.880w.750w.750w
  3. E02w.831.535.867.880w.750w.750w

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NLM Classification

WB 537

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Myofascial Release Therapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000089803. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000089803
  2. Myofascial Release Therapy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myofascial_release
  3. Myofascial Release Therapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3022368