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Why Didn't My Physician Recommend Myofascial Release?

 This is a common question I get from clients, as well as potential clients. How could something that can help them so much go unnoticed by their doctor? From your physician's standpoint, I truly believe that they are inundated with "miracle cures" on a daily basis. From pharmaceutical representatives selling the newest medication, the dozens of medical journals they receive each month, as well as practitioners doing the "bagel delivery" to try to woo referrals their way, it is difficult for your doctor to keep up. It is my belief that when they send you to physical therapy, massage therapy, etc, they are assuming that you will be receiving whatever treatments are best suited for your recovery. When you return with stories of great success (or lack of it), they simply chalk it up to your condition, paying little attention to the modality that was used by the practitioner. This is not to give physicians a pass in determining what might best help you. Many physicians have already discovered that Myofascial Release, when performed by a highly trained practitioner, can produce dramatic results.

Another point of contention may be the belief that there is a lack of research supporting Myofascial Release as a viable therapeutic modality. On my website, www.RochesterPainRelief.com, I have posted over 100 citations from research journals and publications, showing the effectiveness of Myofascial Release. Glance through a few of the articles on my website to see for yourself.

Many Myofascial Release practitioners have chosen not to participate in the HMO-style of financial reimbursement, myself included This is another reason why your physician may be reluctant to refer you to a Myofascial Release practitioner. Myofascial Release treatment requires intensive one-on-one direct contact with you. Today's HMO system makes this type of quality care quite rare, as reimbursement rates are quite low for therapy services.  To those of you who have experienced physical therapy in a busy outpatient setting, you are well aware of how little time your therapist spends with you. Many, many health insurance policies do allow you to see whatever practitioner you choose and will provide reimbursement. Also, the choice to go "out-of-network" remains for everyone, especially if the quality care that you need and deserve is not available within the network of approved providers. Most clients who undertake a regime of Myofascial Release treatment find the financial outlay is well worth the results.

Part of the awareness that physicians must have can come from you, the recipient of Myofascial Release. Make them aware of your results. Remind them of all of the other things you have tried with limited results. Encourage them to check out the research on my website. Max Planck, considered to be the founder of quantum physics, made a cynical observation that "science advances funeral by funeral." It takes time for new ideas to emerge and be embraced by all. We can all be a part of this change.