MFR Resources

JFB Myofascial Release is fundamental and powerful.

The Art and Science of Myofascial Release

Dr Carol M. Davis presented an excellent half-hour talk explaining the art and science behind Barnes Myofascial Release at the Fascia and Chronic Pain Summit in 2022. Succinct, clear, and very instructive. You can watch the video here: New Barnes MFR

Recommended Resources

YouTube playlist of excellent Barnes MFR self-treatment videos from the physical therapy practice of expert MFR therapist Joni Edmunds
The BiotensegriTea Party channel on YouTube
Dr Carol M. Davis’s channel on YouTube

Architecture of Human Living Fascia: The Extracellular Matrix and Cells Revealed Through Endoscopy, by Jean-Claude Guimberteau, Colin Armstrong
Comprehensive Myofascial Self Treatment, by Joyce Karnis Patterson, PT
Myofascial Release Healing Ancient Wounds: the Renegade’s Wisdom, by John F. Barnes, PT
Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness, and Being, by Neil Thiese
Radical Wholeness, by Philip Shepherd
The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk, MD
The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, by Gabor Mate, MD
The Music of Consciousness and the Art of Myofascial Release, by Richard Harty, PT
Touching Light: How to Free Your Fiber-Optic Fascia, by Ronelle Wood
Waking the Tiger - Healing Trauma: The Innate Capacity to Transform Overwhelming Experiences, by Peter A. Levine
What’s in Your Web? Stories of Fascial Freedom, by Phil Tavolacci, MSPT, PT

Fascia under the endoscope

Strolling Under the Skin is a documentary video by French surgeon, Dr Jean-Claude Guimberteau and team. This video shows in vivo footage of human fascia in action. In real time, you can watch live human fascia respond to its environment and mechanical forces placed upon it. Watch it here: Strolling Under the Skin

For a shortened, visually annotated version of Dr Guimberteau’s Strolling Under the Skin, please see this video of excerpts: Fascia magnified 25x