Superficial and deep techniques are used to manipulate the fascia (a connective tissue) with the goal of decreasing adhesions within the fascial sheaths. The body consists of various lines of fascia and myofascial release should address these lines.
Myofascial release is indicated to increase range of motion of a joint (if mobility is decreased), decrease pain and increase blood flow to area as well as increase body movement.
Musculoskeletal injuries result in fascial adhesions; as a result almost all therapeutic massages will treat this important tissue.