Gentle, evidence-informed support for chronic muscle tension, stiffness, and restricted movement - Cary, NC

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Deep soft-tissue care that addresses the root of pain — not just the surface

Wake Medical Massage in Cary, NC specializes in myofascial release and deep soft tissue therapy designed to help relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, and support improved mobility. Each session is customized to your body, your history, and your goals. Book your medical massage today.

What is Myofascial Release & Deep Soft Tissue Therapy?

At Wake Medical Massage, LLC, we use advanced, evidence-informed manual therapy techniques to address the fascia (the connective tissue surrounding muscles, joints, nerves, and organs) as well as deeper layers of soft tissue.

• Myofascial Release (MFR): A gentle, sustained hands-on approach that works with the nervous system and connective tissue to ease fascial restrictions, support flexibility, and encourage freer movement.
• Deep Soft Tissue Therapy: Focused work into deeper muscle layers to address areas of tension and restriction, supporting circulation and easing what are commonly felt as “muscle knots.”

These approaches are non-invasive, drug-free, and always adapted to your comfort level and medical considerations.

Understanding Myofascial Restrictions

Fascia is a continuous web of connective tissue that supports and connects the entire body. When healthy, it allows smooth, efficient movement. Injury, surgery, inflammation, repetitive strain, prolonged stress, or postural patterns can contribute to fascial tightness or restriction.

These restrictions may be associated with:

• Ongoing pain or stiffness
• Limited range of motion
• Postural imbalance Discomfort that appears distant from its source

Because fascia connects the whole body, unresolved restrictions can influence movement patterns and overall function.

What to Expect During Your Session

• Assessment

We’ll discuss your concerns, movement limitations, and relevant medical history, then observe posture, muscle tone, and areas of restriction.

• Customized Plan

Your session is thoughtfully designed to support comfort, flexibility, and ease of movement, while respecting your body’s tolerance and health considerations.

• Hands-on Therapy

Gentle, sustained myofascial techniques combined with deeper soft tissue work as appropriate, focusing on areas such as the neck, shoulders, jaw, low back, hips, or postural chains.

• Aftercare

Simple suggestions for hydration, stretching, posture habits, and follow-up care to help you continue feeling supported between sessions.

How Myofascial Release Helps

Myofascial Release uses slow, sustained pressure to allow restricted fascia to soften and lengthen naturally. Rather than forcing change, this approach works respectfully with connective tissue and the nervous system to support balance and ease of movement.

MFR is often chosen by individuals seeking a gentle, clinical approach for long-standing tension, postural strain, or movement restrictions that have not responded to traditional massage or stretching alone.

Potential Benefits of Myofascial Release

Many clients report experiencing:

• Reduced muscle tension and stiffness (neck, back, shoulders, hips, jaw)
• Relief from areas of tightness or trigger-point-like discomfort
• Improved flexibility and mobility
• Support for circulation and fluid movement
• Greater comfort during injury or post-surgical recovery (with medical clearance)
• A more relaxed, balanced sense of movement

Individual responses vary.

Is This Therapy Right for You?

Myofascial release may be a good fit if you:

• Experience persistent muscle tension that does not respond well to stretching
• Have scar tissue or limited mobility following surgery or injury (with clearance)
• Deal with posture-related strain, TMJ-related tension, or repetitive use patterns
• Prefer a holistic, non-drug approach to supporting comfort and movement

⚠️ Not recommended if you have:

• Active cancer or malignancy
• Aneurysm or severe vascular issues
• Acute rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups
• Severe osteoporosis or untreated fractures
• Advanced diabetic complications

Your safety is always the priority. Please share your full medical history before your session.

Who Benefits Most from Myofascial Release?

Post-Surgical Support

After surgery, fascia and scar tissue can contribute to tightness or pulling sensations. Once medically cleared, gentle myofascial techniques may help support tissue mobility and comfort during recovery.

Chronic Pain & Long-Standing Tension

Many chronic pain patterns — including fibromyalgia, TMJ-related tension, and long-standing neck or back discomfort — involve widespread fascial restriction. MFR offers a slow, respectful approach suited for sensitive or complex presentations.

Oncology & Medically Complex Clients

With appropriate medical clearance, modified myofascial techniques may be incorporated into care for oncology clients or individuals with complex medical histories. All sessions are adapted for safety, comfort, and individual tolerance.

Why Choose Wake Medical Massage

• NC Board Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist 

Certified medical massage, trained in John F Barnes Myofascial Release, and advanced soft tissue therapy

• Evidence-informed, whole-body approach

Care that considers global fascial patterns rather than isolated pain areas

• Focus on long-term relief 

Emphasizing sustainable comfort and movement, not temporary fixes

We proudly serve clients from Cary, Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, and the greater Research Triangle area seeking gentle, clinical massage to support pain relief, muscle tension reduction, and improved mobility.

Book Your Myofascial Release Session

If you’re looking for experienced Myofascial Release therapy in Cary, NC, Wake Medical Massage offers personalized, clinically grounded care focused on comfort, safety, and lasting support.

Call 919-228-9559 to schedule your appointment.
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FAQs 

• Q: How is John F. Barnes Myofascial Release different from regular massage?

A: John F. Barnes Myofascial Release focuses on the fascial system using gentle, sustained pressure held for several minutes, often experienced as longer-lasting relief compared to traditional massage approaches.

• Q: What does fascia do in the body?

A: Fascia is a connective tissue network that surrounds and supports muscles, bones, nerves, and organs. Restrictions in one area may influence comfort or movement elsewhere.

• Q: Will myofascial release be painful?

A: Sessions are customized to your comfort. Pressure is firm yet gentle, avoiding forceful techniques.

• Q: How many sessions will I need?

A: Some clients notice changes after one session, while long-standing or complex patterns often respond best to a series of visits.

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Disclaimer: Massage therapy is a supportive, non-invasive modality that promotes comfort and wellness. It does not diagnose or treat medical conditions and is not a substitute for medical care. Individual results may vary. Please consult your physician before beginning any therapy.