Coastal Physiotherapy specialises in the provision of soft tissue release treatment at the Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast practice.  Soft Tissue Release (STR) is suitable for all areas of pain (neck pain, back pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle or calf pain, elbow and shoulder pain). The term “soft tissue” simply refers to the tissue of your muscles, tendons and ligaments. When these tissues are torn, inflamed or imbalanced, the result is an interruption in the communication between your nervous system and the affected soft tissue, accompanied by mild to excruciating pain. Soft Tissue Release (STR) is a dynamic, highly effective technique that has an immediate and powerful effect on muscle tissue. This coordinated treatment has a correcting effect on all muscular imbalances, including injured areas where scar tissue is forming or has already formed.  Paul Marshall, our principal Physiotherapist, was trained directly by the founder of this technique, Stuart Taws,  in … Continue reading Soft Tissue Release