Soft Tissue Release (STR) Therapy
What is STR?
Soft Tissue Release (STR) is an advanced and highly effective manual therapy technique designed to relieve muscle tension, enhance mobility, and accelerate recovery from injuries. It combines precise pressure application with active and passive movements, targeting knots and adhesions in soft tissues.
STR can be applied at specific sites in the muscle and connective tissue that are more densely loaded with mechanoreceptors. It is a neuromuscular technique as it can trigger a reflex response in the muscular system by stimulating those receptors. Using the technique at such sites can desensitise problem tissues and restore the length tension relationships in your body.
What is Active Release Techniques?
In addition to traditional STR techniques, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Release (IASTR) uses specially designed tools to break down scar tissue, adhesions, and fascial restrictions more effectively. These instruments allow therapists to apply precise pressure to affected areas, stimulating healing and improving tissue function. IASTR is particularly beneficial for chronic pain conditions, post-injury rehabilitation, and improving overall muscle performance.
By using tools to enhance the effects of manual therapy, IASTR helps accelerate recovery, reduce inflammation, and promote better circulation, making it a powerful complement to traditional STR methods. Its especially useful when working on the tougher tissues in the body which are otherwise hard to mobilise.
Benefits of STR & IASTR
- Rapid pain relief and improved flexibility
- Enhances sports performance and recovery
- Reduces chronic muscle tightness and stiffness
- Effective for treating repetitive strain injuries
- Boosts circulation and speeds up healing
Who Can Benefit?
Whether you’re an athlete looking to optimize performance, someone dealing with workplace-related tension, or suffering from chronic pain, STR and IASTR therapy can help restore balance and comfort in your body.
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