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Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 24, 2020 | Replies (30)

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@bkruppa

Can one effectively do MFR at home? My wife has gone to so many doctors and clinics with no success that going to another doesn't get her attention anymore. I've tried to find spots on her to release but everything feels the same. What should one look for/feel in order to do the MFR procedure?

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@bkruppa Yes, you can make progress doing MFR at home and you can do it every day if you have the time, or a few days a week. I have done a lot for myself at home that combined with what my physical therapist does helps me progress faster. I have so many layers to work through, and it just takes time. I can't reach everything that my therapist can, but I can add a lot and she tells me where to work. What you may want to try is to contact an expert level MFR therapist who can show you what to do and explain it. My PT explains it by pushing all different directions when you start, and find the direction that has the most ability to move and start with that. The key is to hold the tension against the tissue until it starts to give. When you start. that might take 15 minutes to begin to slide and you have to be patient. Use your body weight to push, not your muscles, so you don't tire out. You have to learn the feel of it in your hands, and the patient can develop body awareness and tell you where they feel it in their body. You can also go to one of the teaching seminars as a couple to learn the techniques. There are a couple of these a year. I sent you a private message with information that I found on the website for myofascialrelease.com.