It May Be All About Your Fascia

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Did you know that the joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons in your shoulder all rest beneath layers of fascia that support their function? Fascia is a type of connective tissue that runs throughout the body and enables every movement we make. Damaged fascia may actually play an important role in many common shoulder conditions and injuries.

It may even drive painful symptoms that follow tendonitis, osteoarthritis, aging-related aches and pains, post-surgical discomfort, bursitis, frozen shoulder, sprains, tears, and more.1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Fascia 101

How does it happen?

Generally, the fascial layers are hydrated and spacious enough to allow for comfortable movement. However, studies have found that due to injury, poor posture, overuse, and other factors, fascia may become tightened, dehydrated, and thickened and may compromise nearby structures.8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Overuse, injury, surgery, and simple wear-and-tear can all impact the fascia around our shoulders. Impacted fascia may affect the structures underneath it or nerves within it and lead to the prolonged symptoms of many shoulder conditions and injuries.1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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How Can RELIEF® Help Your Shoulder?

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RELIEF® is used to address areas of potentially thickened, dehydrated, or tightened fascia that may be resulting in pain. The treatment utilizes a hydrodissection technique to introduce growth factors, and we believe may be an effective method of addressing a variety of painful shoulder conditions and injuries.17 18 19 20 21 22

RELIEF® is minimally invasive and often fast-acting. 4 out of 5 RELIEF® patients report improvement in their 2-week post-treatment survey. The procedure does not require medication, surgery, bedrest, or post-procedure immobilization and has helped thousands to overcome painful conditions and get back to their best.

“I’ve never been this great. I’m feeling magnificent” – Mike Tyson after RELIEF®

Contact us to see if your shoulder pain could be driven by damaged fascia and if it qualifies for RELIEF®.

Fascia 101

How Tommy Haas Used RELIEF®

Former professional Tennis Player with a career high singles ranking of world No. 2, Tommy Haas used RELIEF® for shoulder pain and impingement. By addressing the fascia around his shoulder where he was dealing with pain and restricted mobility, RELIEF® was able to help reverse his symptoms.

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Why Choose RELIEF®

Just 2 weeks after their RELIEF® treatment

4 out of 5

patients reported a
decrease in pain

47%

of patients reported life changing outcome

without surgery, steroids, medication, or immobilization

*Based on patient pre and 2-week post RELIEF® surveys

References

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