The Benefits of Myofascial Release Unwinding

One of the best things you can do for yourself each day is to gently unwind your body and give attention to your fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and supports everything inside you. A great moment to do this is first thing in the morning, before you even get out of bed. If you watch your pets when they wake up, you’ll notice they stretch, yawn, twist, bend, and move in all kinds of natural ways. What they’re doing is releasing their fascia. It’s instinctive for them, but something we as humans have largely forgotten to do.

In today’s fast-paced routine, most of us jump straight out of bed and right into our day without pausing to think about how our connective tissue feels or what it might need. Taking just a few mindful minutes when you wake up can make a tremendous difference. Gentle stretching, twisting, or allowing your body to naturally move however it wants can help release stuck fascia, ease muscle tension, and even encourage your lymphatic system to start moving.

Setting your alarm five to ten minutes earlier is a simple way to create space for this daily unwinding practice. Listening to your body is the most important part. Follow the movements that feel intuitive, natural, or relieving.

In my sessions, especially during craniosacral therapy or myofascial release, I often see clients instinctively wanting to twist, stretch, move a leg, or shift their body. This is completely normal. It’s the body releasing tension and stress, and it’s actually a very healthy response. If I’m doing deep tissue or bamboo massage on a specific area and you feel the need to move, I’ll simply step back, let you finish that release, and continue once your body settles again.

If you’re curious to explore this further, I highly recommend looking into John Barnes and his work with unwinding the fascia. I also share a video that I discovered years before becoming a massage therapist, one I still send to clients still to this very day. Some people laugh because unwinding can look a little funny, but that’s part of the beauty of it. It’s about letting go, not caring what anyone thinks, and allowing your body to do what it needs for your health and well-being.

Unwinding is a simple yet powerful self-care tool you can use anytime, whether in the morning, during a lunch break, or before bed. It’s one more supportive routine to keep in your self-care toolbox and a gentle way to reconnect with your body every single day.

With care and support,

Suzan (Susan) Walker LMT

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