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R2
RELEASE
Manual soft-tissue decompression
Core Explanation
RELEASE is where the body starts to give space back. Tightness often appears because tissue, joints and the nervous system are protecting an area. We use deep tissue work, trigger point pressure and acupressure-style contact to calm overactive zones and prepare the body for instrument-assisted work or movement retraining.
What Happens
- Start with tolerable, graded pressure instead of forcing pain.
- Work through dense or guarded tissue zones identified in REVEAL.
- Retest movement so the session stays responsive, not mechanical.
- Move only as deep as your tissue and nervous system can accept that day.
Tools Used
Deep tissue workTrigger point pressureAcupressureManual myofascial release
Client Takeaway
The area usually feels less guarded, easier to move and more ready for the next stage.
Safety Note
Pressure should feel purposeful, not reckless. Numbness, sharp pain or unusual symptoms stop the work immediately.