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Can we do it all?

I posted an entry on my blog today (http://myofascialpainrelief.com/blog/) that I wanted to repeat here:

Myofascial Release is a powerful treatment modality when it comes to eliminating pain. But can we do it all? During my MFR training, I remember hearing a line stating something to the effect that talk
therapy is ineffective, that until one reaches into the tissues where
the trauma and emotions are held, one will never reach full resolution.
This sounded quite preposterous, though over time I bought into this.
Over the years of practicing MFR, many clients were able to access
deeper layers of physical and emotional holding. But I would never
overstep the bounds of my practice act to say to them that they should
not see a mental health therapist.

I found an interesting article on the internet titled Chronic Back Pain Soothed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It matches some
the experiences that clients of mine have experienced. More than one has
found that the benefits and awarenesses that Myofascial release brings
about aids in their progress with their mental health professional. The
two seem to be a perfect fit for many. But to imply that MFR alone is
all that is needed for complete resolution of mind and body issues, is
simply a stretch.

I'd love to hear your thoughts!

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Janet on August 9, 2010 at 11:58pm

Did you take it off of your blog?

Permalink Reply by Walt Fritz, PT on August 10, 2010 at 6:47am

Janet,

The entry is among the older posts. You can reach it directly through this link.

Walt Fritz, PT
www.MyofascialResource.com

Permalink Reply by Janet on August 27, 2010 at 8:08pm

I’ve been receiving MFR for about 18 months, for much of the time, multiple times a week. The more skilled therapists were able to incorporate other modalities which worked synergistically. Craniosacral, TrP, and visceral work is used a lot. Accessing deeper layers of physical and emotional holdings is not an end-all. I was taught from the start, that if you don't resolve your mental/emotional issues outside of the bodywork session, you won't be able to keep the issues from affecting your body and most likely in the same old pattern.

Permalink Reply by Walt Fritz, PT on August 28, 2010 at 1:35pm

Janet,

Despite what some teachers of MFR state, other work has great value, including mental health therapy. There is no one single path that works for all. Even though I say I am an MFR therapist, I've trained in CST, visceral manipulation, zero balancing, as well as all the modalities/continuing education I took in the more traditional PT topics. You are correct; a skilled therapist blends their knowledge seamlessly during a session.

Walt Fritz, PT
www.MyofascialResource.com

Janet said:

I’ve been receiving MFR for about 18 months, for much of the time, multiple times a week. The more skilled therapists were able to incorporate other modalities which worked synergistically. Craniosacral, TrP, and visceral work is used a lot. Accessing deeper layers of physical and emotional holdings is not an end-all. I was taught from the start, that if you don't resolve your mental/emotional issues outside of the bodywork session, you won't be able to keep the issues from affecting your body and most likely in the same old pattern.