Myofascial Therapy in El Campo, TX for Lasting Pain Relief

What Is Myofascial Therapy?

It’s a manual treatment method in which the practitioner checks for tightness around a muscle area and applies pressure. The therapy aims to release tension in the fascial tissues by finding trigger points that cause pain and stiffness, mainly in the back and neck area.

Your fascia is a thin tissue that surrounds your muscles. Like your skin, the fascia connects to different muscle areas. If the fascia suffers trauma, it causes pain and rigidity which limits the motion range of your joint and your muscles. Therapy helps soften the tissue and alleviate pain.

Also called Myofascial release therapy, our team offers this treatment modality as part of a broader soft tissue therapy in El Campo. We include it in your treatment plan to relieve mild to chronic muscle pain and improve your mobility.

Chiropractor doing a myofascial therapy for his woman patient

Benefits of Myofascial Therapy

Our myofascial therapy’s primary benefit is muscle tension relief, but it does more than that. Softening the fascial tissue also has other positive therapeutic effects for patients undergoing this treatment.

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Improved mobility and flexibility

Tension release from fascial tissues allows you to move your body more freely.

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Reduced muscle and joint pain

Tight knots in muscles around the joints cause pain when you move, and softening them relieves the pain.

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Better posture and alignment

Therapy removes the tightness that compromises your posture to avoid pain.

Stress relief and improved circulation

Applying trigger point pressure releases tension and tightness, which helps blood flow freely and helps you relax.

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Long-term pain relief without medication

Myofascial therapy removes pain caused by the fascial tissue without needing surgery or medication.

Complements chiropractic or physical rehab

The treatment works better when combined with chiropractic care to maximize healing and rehabilitation.

What to Expect During a Myofascial Therapy Session

Our fascia release therapy finds the trigger points that cause pain and discomfort and applies enough pressure to release tension. It’s a calm and noninvasive procedure that involves light to moderate pressure and sustained stretching.

Assessment: Practitioners will have you stand still or lie prone on a table to assess your overall posture. They will scan for misalignments and stiffness, usually in your back, hip, and neck muscles.
Applying pressure: Using hands, elbows, and other tools, the practitioner will gently apply pressure on the affected area and hold it for several minutes before releasing it.
Stretching: After applying pressure, the practitioner may follow it up with mild stretches of your fascial muscles, holding it for several minutes and releasing it afterwards.

Specialist checking what to expect during therapy

Why Choose Renew Spine & Rehab in El Campo?

Renew Spine & Rehab, led by Dr. Zach Benson, executes treatments such as myofascial release with gentleness and safety. We believe that patient-focused care must put your comfort and ease first because relieving pain is more effective when there’s little to no resistance.

Experienced Practitioner with a Whole-Body Focus

Our resident practitioner focuses on healing the affected areas in a way that contributes to your overall well-being.

Patient-Centered Philosophy

We adjust your treatment based on your feedback and what your body needs to heal effectively.

Advanced Therapies, Modern Techniques

We include and use the latest therapy techniques as they apply to your case for a more effective treatment.

Trusted by the El Campo Community

Our patients in El Campo recommend us to their friends and relatives who need physical rehab and recovery.

Meet Your Chiropractor

JZ Benson, DC

Chiropractor

Dr. JZ Benson worked for a contractor in high school who specialized in remodeling homes and thought he’d follow that career path himself. At the age of 16, he fell 12 feet and landed on a 2×4, severely injuring his spine.

For six months, he went from doctor to doctor, wearing a corset-like back brace and being heavily medicated. He was told surgery was his only choice, but a friend helped him find another solution.

A friend encouraged him to visit her chiropractor. He had never been to a chiropractor, but they had tried everything else and decided to give it a try.

After the first visit, he felt like he could breathe again. After six months of pain and not being able to do anything physical, he was able to stand up straight and bend over. Within two weeks of chiropractic care, he was back to running track again—with his fastest times ever.

That experience changed his life, and he decided to pursue a career in chiropractic to help others the way he was helped.

He attended Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena, TX, where he played on the school’s softball team. Luckily, when he dislocated his shoulder sliding into third base, he immediately received chiropractic care and was able to get back in the game.

Dr. Benson and his wife, Vicki, have two boys, both of whom are practicing chiropractors.

When he’s not seeing patients, Dr. Benson looks after his own fitness. He works out, runs, and likes challenging himself at the gym. He enjoys playing with his dogs and traveling and hopes to find more time for surfing and golf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike a typical massage, myofascial therapy involves applying sustained pressure to certain areas of the body and then releasing them.

Anyone who feels tightness in their muscles that’s causing discomfort and pain can benefit from the treatment.

It mostly feels calming. Depending on the case, patients may feel discomfort, such as softening tight knots. Overall, the session is tolerable.

It varies depending on the case. But we advise you consult with our practitioners first so we can better assess your condition and design a treatment plan suited to you.

It is generally safe for people experiencing chronic pain. A trained professional performs the treatment and keeps the process secure. However, it’s still important to consult your doctor for any preexisting conditions that could pose a risk.

What Our Patients Say

Everyone is kind, knowledgeable, caring, and understanding. I am not an easy case. I have been in chiropractic care since I was 13. I was having headaches, and my mom took me to the dentist and eye doctor, tried everything, and we ended up with the chiropractor. Years later, I learned my hips were uneven, and the s curve in my spine was not there, not scoliosis, but not the way it should be. I also have TMD, which is called TMJ. Dr. Benson is treating all this and my new arthritis problems that affected my entire left leg and took the strength from my thigh muscle. My body is writhing in pain. However, he and his team are working to calm the pain and heal my body- the best part is that my insurance covers it.

Cassondra B.

Dr. Benson is absolutely the best! I took my husband to the ER in severe pain in his lower back. He could not move. They pumped him full of pain medication and sent him on his way, saying they could not help him. I called Dr. Benson's office while in the ER and explained the situation. I took my husband straight to his office from the ER; he could not walk, could not sit up, and was laid out in the back seat of my truck. Dr. Benson came out to my truck and helped to get him out of the truck and into one of the rooms. After working on him for about 45 minutes, he could walk out with the help of crutches and the next day was walking without them! My husband was back at work 4 days later after figuring out he had a pinched nerve and 2 more visits. I would highly recommend Dr. Benson and his entire staff to anyone that is looking for a chiropractor that really does care about his patients.

Donna W.

I had a hip replacement last year. I have been limping lately and quite frankly feeling crooked and having back spasms. Dr Benson and staff worked wonders the first day with massage, electric stim and spinal adjustment. The limp was less pronounced and my back pain was significantly lessened when I left. I know this is a work in progress but I feel we are on the right path forward.

Sharon H.

Dr. Donald Thingpen

Chiropractor

Dr. Donald Thigpen is licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with 20+ years of experience. He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions related to the spine, joints, and musculoskeletal system. Dr. Thigpen is also certified practitioner in dry needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, certified Decompression Therapy Practitioner through the Kennedy Decompression Institute, certified practitioner in Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology through the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, certified practitioner in Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, and certified practitioner in manual therapy.

Dr. Thigpen received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Texas Chiropractic College and was valedictorian of his graduating class. While at Texas Chiropractic College, he received an extensive education in human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and other clinical and biological sciences. From 2001 to 2003, under the direction of Dr. Bill McGimsey, Ph.D., Dr. Thigpen was appointed to the position of gross anatomy lab instructor and performed dissections on over 150 human cadavers. From 2002 to 2003, under the direction of Dr. Hasnaa Shafik, M.D., Ph.D, Dr. Thigpen was appointed to the position of histopathology lab instructor where he assisted doctoral students in the microscopic identification of human tissues and diseases.

Dr. Thigpen's experience includes a chiropractic internship along with medical rotations in neurosurgery and rheumatology. His rotation in neurosurgery was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Edward Murphy, M.D., at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston, Texas. During his rotation in neurosurgery, Dr. Thigpen assisted Dr. Murphy with neurological examinations, observed and assisted in surgery, and received extensive instruction on neurological conditions, brain MRIs, and spine MRIs. His rotation in rheumatology was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Martin Lidsky, M.D., at the Veteran's Affair's Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Under the instruction of Dr. Lidsky, Dr. Thigpen gained valuable knowledge and experience on the proper evaluation and diagnosis of many arthritic and rheumatic conditions.

Prior to attending Texas Chiropractic College in Houston, Texas, Dr. Thigpen completed his undergraduate studies at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In May of 2000, he graduated cum laude and received a bachelor of science degree in biology. While at MSU, he was selected to participate in a senior honors thesis research project, which he completed under the direction of Dr. Ray Neyland, Ph.D.

From 2004 to 2008, in addition to a full time practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Thigpen was an instructor at the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy where he taught human anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Dr. Thigpen is also an Elsevier text book reviewer and has been recognized in three text books for his contributions. You can find him listed as a contributing editor and reviewer in Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists 2nd Edition, Massage Therapy Principles and Practice 3rd Edition, and Massage Therapy Principles and Practice 4th Edition.

Dr. Thigpen is a member of the Texas Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Association, and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

Myofascial Therapy in El Campo

What Is Myofascial Therapy?

What Conditions Can Myofascial Therapy Help Treat?

Chronic neck and back pain

Muscle tightness and stiffness

Limited range of motion

Tension headaches

Sports injuries

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue

Postural imbalance

Scar tissue from past injuries