What it is
Soft-tissue therapy is targeted, hands-on work on the muscles and fascia, including myofascial release and deep tissue. It's not a relaxation massage; it's clinical work aimed at the specific restrictions causing your pain or limited movement.
Who it's for
Soft-Tissue Therapy is a good fit if you're dealing with any of these:
- Tight, overworked muscles that won't release on their own
- Nagging knots or trigger points
- Stiffness that's limiting how you move or train
- Recovering between hard training sessions
What to expect
We assess how you move, find the restricted tissue driving your symptoms, and work it with hands-on pressure and stretching. It can be intense but shouldn't be unbearable, you'll often feel looser right away, and we send you home with simple release work so the gains hold.
Conditions we treat with this
Soft-Tissue Therapy is often part of the plan for:
Frequently asked questions
Is myofascial release the same as a massage?
No. A massage is mainly for general relaxation. Myofascial release is targeted, clinical soft-tissue work aimed at the specific restrictions causing your pain or limited movement, part of a plan to fix the problem, not just feel good for an hour.
Does soft-tissue therapy hurt?
It can be intense over a tight or irritated area, but it shouldn't be unbearable, we work at a pressure you can breathe through, and most people feel looser right away. Any soreness afterward is usually mild and fades within a day.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on how long the restriction has been there and what's driving it. Many people feel a clear change in the first visit; lasting results usually come from a short series paired with the mobility and strength work we send you home with.
What conditions does soft-tissue therapy help?
It's commonly used for neck and back tightness, tension headaches, sports strains, and the stiffness that builds up from desk work, usually alongside joint care and corrective exercise.
Care provided one-on-one by Dr. Dominick Hernandez, D.C. in Woodland Hills, CA.