What is Deep Myofascial Release? And Why Your Body Might Need it
- Sandy Cole-Cross
- Jul 30
- 2 min read
If you’ve ever tried to describe your pain and ended up saying, “It’s like... stuck,” this one’s for you.
Deep Myofascial Release (DMR) is one of those things that doesn’t quite fit in a box. It’s not just massage. It’s not just stretching. And no, it’s not the same thing as that foam roller torture you’ve been doing on your living room floor.
Here’s what it actually is — and why it works.
First, What’s Fascia?
Fascia is your body’s web. It wraps around your muscles, bones, organs — everything.It holds things in place, helps your body communicate internally, and moves with you… until it doesn’t.
Stress, injury, repetitive movement, or even emotional patterns can cause restrictions in your fascia. That’s when things start to feel tight, stuck, painful, or “off.”
So What’s Deep Myofascial Release?
DMR is a technique that works with these fascial restrictions using intentional, sustained pressure — not digging or rushing. It’s about listening with my hands (yes, really), finding where the body’s holding, and inviting it to release.
This isn’t a fluffy spa massage or a brute-force beatdown. Sometimes people may think I'm using brute force...I swear I'm not. It’s deep, slow, intuitive, and body-led. It works with your nervous system, not against it.
Why Clients Book It:
That “locked up” feeling that stretching doesn’t fix
Shoulder/hip/neck pain that keeps cycling back
Repetitive strain from workouts or work-life
A need to feel reconnected, reset, and more present in their body
Why It’s Different:
🌀 I’m not chasing pain — I’m working with the why behind it
🌀 Sessions are based on what your body shows, not just a checklist of muscles
🌀 I blend modern fascia science with 14 years of hands-on intuition
🌀 You’ll feel shifts, not soreness...well maybe you will feel soreness, but pain is gain my world.
Final Thoughts & Recap
Deep Myofascial Release is for people who want real relief — not just to “get a massage,” but to reconnect with their body and feel more freedom in movement.
Curious what it feels like?
Book a session and come feel what your body’s been waiting to let go of.
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