Temecula
Myofascial Release

-Complete Evaluation
-No Spinal Manipulation

-Painless Massage Techniques
-Home Exercise Program

Temecula
Myofascial Release

-Complete Evaluation
-No Spinal Manipulation

-Painless Massage Techniques
-Home Exercise Program

What Is Myofascial Release Therapy?

Myofascial release massage is a commonly used hands-on massage modality aimed at connective tissues restrictions that limit movement and may contribute to pain.

This style of therapy often uses light contact to induce a stretch in tissues, and it's held until a "release" in the tissue is felt.  This can be anywhere from 20 seconds up to 2 minutes or more.

Can you really release fascia?

In my article HERE, I discuss the controversial topic of myofascial release therapy, but that does not mean that the techniques themselves aren't useful.  In my practice, I will use any technique to accomplish the ultimate outcome of relaxing the tissues, the nervous system, and achieving pain relief.

What Is Myofascial Release

Myofascial Release Massage And Trigger Points

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Trigger points are commonly associated with myofascial release techniques.

A trigger point is described as a hyper-irritable spot, "knot", or nodule in the muscle tissues.  Direct compression or stimulation of this spot can produce either localized or referred discomfort.

Much like the topic of fascial release, the concept of trigger points has come under fairly heavy scrutiny, especially as a primary cause of pain.

While its not possible to completely eliminate trigger points, they can be de-sensitized, and this is often associated with improvements in pain levels.

Who Benefits From Myofascial Release Massage Therapy?

Generally speaking, since myofascial release is a massage technique, it can be beneficial for all of the same issues/conditions you might seek out massage, including:

  • Neck pain
  • Back pain
  • Tendinitis
  • Postural imbalance
  • Knee pain
  • TMJ (jaw dysfunction)
  • Shoulder pain

Specifically, myofascial release is helpful in situations where pressure into the tissues isn't tolerated well (due to increased sensitivity).  The very low intensity stretch with longer hold times can be effective for these sensitive tissues and offer great results.

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What Are The Benefits Of Myofascial Release?

Myofascial release therapy in Temecula has the power to help treat deep muscle tension, somatic dysfunction and pain by working the areas around your muscles, ligaments and tendons. Often referred to as "fascia", a myofascial release massage therapist works these areas with firm pressure to help increase your range of motion and help promote circulation.

Note that myofascial release therapy is not like traditional massages that focus almost exclusively on your muscles. Instead of kneading motions that are intended to break down "knots" in the muscles, myofascial muscle release therapy deals with the overly sensitive nerves, helping to alleviate pain via steady pressure for minutes at a time. As the fibers stretch and soften, and nerves reduce sensitivity, a greater range of motion can be achieved.

For patients, myofascial release therapy can help correct muscle imbalances, as well as improving range of motion and flexibility. After surgeries or injuries, myofascial release therapy may also help reduce scar tissue and adhesion, and sometimes it may even be helpful as a supplemental therapy to alleviate headaches or migraines associated with tension.

If you suffer from joint stress or muscle soreness, or even if stress is taking over your life, myofascial release therapy can help. Active individuals may even notice getting more out of their warm-ups and routines, which is in part caused by the increased blood flow and tissue hydration from myofascial release therapy.

Additionally, myofascial muscle release therapy can be a crucial component in managing chronic pain, especially pain that may be influenced by a lack of flexibility and other issues with the body's connective tissue. Sometimes it may even be recommended for a patient to use a foam roller at home to better support the treatment.

Keep in mind that there are multiple types of myofascial release therapy, and they're often categorized as passive or active. Passive myofascial release therapy is where the treatment is guided by the therapist and how the patient's body reacts to the treatment. On the other hand, active myofascial release therapy requires both patient and therapist to work in unison as the patient contracts and releases muscles where work is to be done.

What Does A Temecula Myofascial Release Session Look Like?

After completing a full initial evaluation (to determine the potential root cause/s of your issues), hands-on techniques will be applied to the areas that will benefit from them the most.

Not EVERYONE needs myofascial release techniques.  We may find during  your initial eval that movement-based therapy may be much for valuable for your individual needs.

However, if myofascial release and trigger point therapy is indicated, then the appropriate tools will be selected (hands, percussion massager, IASTM tools, etc) and applied directly to the area.  Most of the time, it's only necessary to remove clothing in the direct area to be able to access the tissues.

Once the therapy is completed and the tissues appropriately released, follow up techniques are employed to "condition" the tissues and promote normalization of the newly acquired range of motion.

This often involves a combination of stretching and/or muscle activation techniques.

Read My Reviews

Release Muscle TherapyExcellentRelease Muscle Therapy5.0 Based on 139 reviews from ★★★★★ TL:DR - Sam is a godsend! I'm so thankful I came across his page when I was having severe pain in my foot and ankle from overuse. Even if you think you've tried everything - go to SAM!I wanted to find a solution to minimize and manage the pain so I could continue my regular workout routines. I was using crutches between teaching excercise classes and couldn't afford to take time away from teaching and persistent high impact on my injury. I'd tried all kinds of tools and protocols, etc and was feeling desperate... I thought, "a massage would be nice," and reached out thinking it would be a temporary relief for a night and then I'd be back to crutches in the morning. GUYS....In ONE visit, he took my pain from a 10/10 to a 3/10. I couldn't believe it.He provided several resources and tools for me to do on my own between visits with him and TAPING techniques he has taught me CHANGED THE GAME!! It is the biggest relief to be able to continue with my activities I love without pain! I've been seeing Sam for about 2 months and my pain has completely subsided. I am so confident in my ability to stay pain free long into the future now that I've worked with Sam. I highly highly recommend you reach out to him.YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE WITH PAIN!!Response from the ownerThank you SO much for the very kind review! I'm happy to hear we were able to help with pain relief and getting you back to doing what you love, and I hope this encourages others to reach out for effective relief! Heather SHeather S ★★★★★ As a professional Athlete, my body’s performance ability is what I depend on to make a living. This summer I started having intense muscle pain that was increasing and I could not find solutions or management for. I was heading into Nationals, and could not continue with the pain I was in.Sam has been a fantastic resource and part of my success in returning to a 0 pain situation. He’s incredibly informative and thoughtful with how he handles each case. I love that it’s a full program approach. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for real results.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm so happy that the combo of neuromuscular and myofascial massage techniques helped you get to 0 pain and back to doing what you love! Noelle RobertsNoelle Roberts ★★★★★ The best therapy I’ve ever received broke my back over 10 years ago in a dirt bike accident and had my spine fused . No pain management or procedure has given better muscle relief the Sam Best around highly recommendedResponse from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind review. I'm truly happy to hear I've been able to help you get relief and back to doing the activities you love. I look forward to being a part of your health journey! APMastroliaAPMastrolia ★★★★★ Dr. Sam is a great. We had a series of Myofascial releases. He does deep release to relieve tension on the affected area! He knows the spots that need work and gets them going. Fantastic work! Don't need to visit another specialist after visiting him!"Response from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind review! Very happy to hear I was able to help and look forward to being an ongoing resource on your health journey! Oleksii ZatkheiOleksii Zatkhei ★★★★★ Sam is amazing! I have been having shoulder pain for years and after seeing Sam it is gone, I had ringing in my ears for a few months, it is so much better I can actually sleepThank you, SamResponse from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind review! Very happy to hear I've been able to help you on your health journey and looking forward to being an ongoing resource! Denise grahamDenise graham ★★★★★ I can't thank Sam enough for the treatment I've received. Last year was very tumultuous for me, healthwise. His treatment plan and dedication to his craft has played a significant role in my recovery. My mobility has significantly improved and pain is practically nonexistent. Truly the best experience in my road to recovery!Response from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind works and review! Very very happy to hear the work has been so productive and I look forward to being on ongoing resource on your health journey! Nekita RamosNekita Ramos ★★★★★ I've been going to Release Muscle Therapy consistently to improve my level of fitness, and manage any injuries attained from heavy weight training. Sam is very knowledgeable and creates custom plans for every individual, while providing decades of knowledge and experience. I was very lucky to find this establishment my first go around, and I will continue to be a loyal patient.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the amazing feedback and review. I'm happy to hear we were able to help you on your health journey and look forward to continued work together! Christopher ContrerasChristopher Contreras ★★★★★ Sam is very knowledgeable and tailors his approach to each individual patient. He takes the time to listen to his patients and then develops a plan to help the patient achieve their stated outcomes.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the kind words and review. I'm happy to hear I've been able to help you accomplish your health outcomes! Eric MorfinEric Morfin ★★★★★ Having been plagued by chronic migraines which led to many Dr. visits and expensive medication, I wish I would’ve found Sam a lot sooner! After the first consultation he identified the root cause and created a plan to include a combination of tissue massage along with corrective postural exercises.Sam will equip you with knowledge & exercises you can include to your daily life routine - this is key if you spend long hours at a desk job! Because of his knowledge and expertise, I can happily say I’ve been migraine free for months. If you have been dealing with pain, do yourself a favor and go see Sam!Response from the ownerThank you for the very kind words and amazing feedback! I'm so happy to hear we were able to accomplish the goal and get you back to living your life fully! I hope this helps others see the power of what precision Release Muscle Therapy can accomplish! Michelle EspadasMichelle Espadas ★★★★★ I decided to work on my lower back pain (which I've been experiencing for the past two years from a car accident). I found Sam through google and after only seeing him but he has already help me manage my chronic lower back pain! Sam tailors your session based on your actual needs. Definitely a game changer for me, you will not regret seeing him!Response from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind review and I'm happy to hear I was able to quickly identify and help the underlying issue. I look forward to being a resource for you ongoing and the Temecula massage therapy community. Krisna MateoKrisna Mateo ★★★★★ It was almost 1 year ago to the day that I was at my wits end trying to find relief to a shoulder issue that was making life miserable. My primary care Dr took X-rays with no answers, put me through traditional physical therapy sessions where I was just a number an given paper print outs of exercises to do that may help. I finally realized I needed to find a solution outside of my health insurance system.... Having recently moved to Temecula I was unsure where to start. I was at first skeptical/intimidated to try a place like release muscle therapy. A year later I can say Sam changed my life. The personal approach along with the expertise Sam has in the space is next level. It is a mix of muscle massage therapy along with personal training. He takes his time, asks a lot of questions and takes a vested interest in ensuring you find relief from pain.He also has a modern approach to everything he does. He follows up after sessions with emails containing video links to exercises you need to do on your own and text messages to see how your doing.We are lucky to have Sam as a resource in the Temecula Valley and I can't recommend enough.Response from the ownerThank you for the wonderful review! I'm so happy to hear I was able to help you get relief and back to living life fully. Temecula is an amazing place to live and I look forward to serving this community! Thank you again. Christopher KahlerChristopher Kahler ★★★★★ I started seeing Sam hoping he could help me address several significant orthopedic and musculoskeletal issues that were plaguing my every day life and running. I had 3 issues and within two sessions, 1 was resolved and the other two greatly improved. And those two continue to improve with each session.I have seen several other healthcare practitioners (massage therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and physical therapists), but only found moderate relief without lasting results. Sam’s approach of targeted therapeutic massage partnered with specific muscle strengthening and corrective exercises have greatly reduced my daily pain and improved my muscular endurance.I highly recommend you call Sam if you need a comprehensive approach to addressing your concerns. You won’t regret it!Response from the ownerThank you so much for the amazing and kind words. I'm so happy to hear I was able to help you achieve your goals and support you in doing what you love! Miriam KrausMiriam Kraus ★★★★★ Very professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. I came in having intense lower back pain and it is gone after being treated by Sam.Response from the ownerThank you for the review! Greatly appreciated and look forward to being a resource for you on into the future. Travis JohnsonTravis Johnson ★★★★★ Wow!! I found Sam on Google after suffering with TMJ for a while, my recent flare up lasted 2 weeks so I went in for treatment and walked out feeling so much better and the results have lasted. He also gave some actionable movements that have helped maintain the work along the way. Most recently I visited with hip pain and tightness and again Sam came through and provided the therapy needed to have me walking and skating more comfortably. Can’t recommend him enough!Response from the ownerThank you very much the very kind words and review! I'm very happy to hear the work has helped and we hit the bullseye for relief! I look forward to being an ongoing resource in helping you continue doing what you love! Lisa AddamsLisa Addams ★★★★★ I had been struggling with a painful hip for many months and tried the usual fixes - more yoga, chiropractor, massage - but nothing really helped. Friends and family suggested I get an MRI, see an orthopedist and prepare for hip replacement surgery. Something inside told me that it wasn’t that kind of pain, mostly because it changed from day-to-day (and sometimes hour-to-hour). I reasoned that if it required surgery because of torn cartilage or bone-on-bone, the pain would be constant and consistent. My intuition led me to Sam.I limped into the office and shared my story. Sam REALLY listened. He then took me through the most thorough physical evaluation I’d ever experienced. His very targeted massage was a revelation. And then he introduced me to a few gentle exercises. I had hope for the first time in months!In his incredibly thorough way, Sam emailed my exercise program later that day with links to short videos of exactly what to do and how to do it. Immediately, my hip started to respond. Not only that, I felt empowered! I was actually the one in charge of my healing.Each subsequent session, Sam added more exercises and tools I could use at home. Little by little, my hip started to get stronger and less painful. And the first time I went up stairs without needing to hold on felt like such a major victory!Now, if my hip starts to “talk” to me, I know just what to do. (And if I forget, the videos are there to remind me.) I am so grateful to Sam for his knowledge and professionalism. I already know that I will see him again when it’s time to work on the rest of my body…Response from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind review and feedback! I'm extremely happy to hear I've been able to help you on your health journey and look forward to continuing the work to help you reach your goals. Sandi KimmelSandi Kimmel ★★★★★ These services were a game changer for me. Sam is extremely knowledgeable and skilled. After 3 years of not being able to turn my neck to one side (extremely limited range of motion) and many many chiropractic sessions. Sam freed it up in one session! 5 months later I still have full range of motion. Follow up sessions and following his therapy recommendations are keys to progress!Response from the ownerThank you so much for the awesome review. Very happy to hear the work has been helpful and long-lasting! I look forward to continuing to work on your health goals and serving those in the Temecula + surrounding areas accomplish the same! Melissa McNuttMelissa McNutt ★★★★★ In one sentence, working with Sam can change your life. I started working with Sam a few months ago for my own health needs as well as evaluating him as a potential referral for my own patients. My health journey has included GI discomfort that I believe at this point is deep rooted in neural pathways. In other words, years and years of experiencing gut discomfort after meals had trained my brain to expect discomfort after meals. My brain then sent a message to my body to go into stress mode and the result was discomfort after meals. Since a lobotomy was not an option, I considered other options. I was curious about gut directed hypnotherapy and found Sam.After a few months of working with Sam I feel calmer after meals, more confident in my body, my symptoms have significantly diminished and are many times absent, and I'm even sleeping more deeply.Sam is professional, knowledgable, gifted, and dedicated to his clients. I cannot recommend him strongly enough. It's worth the investment in your health and you well-being.Thank you, SamResponse from the ownerThank you SO much for the very kind words and review. I'm very happy to hear the gut directed hypnotherapy has produced great results and looking forward to sharing this service with others that would benefit! Danielle CookDanielle Cook ★★★★★ I have been dealing with pain in my upper back/shoulder and neck pain for years now, after a work injury. With Release muscle therapy I have become stronger and able to do more physically. I like that he personalizes each workout and therapy to my needs. I’m not just another client, he really cares and wants to help his clients. I recommend everyone to come try out this therapy.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind words and review of my services. I'm so happy to hear I've been able to help and always working to develop top-notch massage therapy services for the Temecula area. Looking forward to being an ongoing resource for you! Kim TurnerKim Turner ★★★★★ I have been suffering from lower back pain for many years and desired to overcome the pain naturally and long-term. I finally found a resource to accomplish just that. There are 3 parts (I'm sure there is probably more than 3 but lets summarize here...lol!) to what I have learned that has either eliminated or significantly reduced pain. 1) It's a mental game that has to be learned and acted upon 2) Muscle release during massage techniques 3) Muscle stretching and/or strengthening . It's absolutely worth doing. I am still on this healing journey but I am 80% there and I'm so grateful that there is hope and healing instead of deterioration.Response from the ownerSuch a great review and summary! I'm extremely happy I've been able to help you work toward your health goals through my integrated approach. Its time to level-up Temecula massage therapy services beyond just the hands-on techniques! Blanche Mueller PotterBlanche Mueller Potter ★★★★★ Came in with back/scapula pain stopping me from working out and surfing. Came in and saw Sam for a few sessions, as well as having take home exercises, and it helped tremendously. He helped bring my ability to do those things back! He is very detailed in his care and throughly assess roots of the problems.Response from the ownerI'm thrilled to hear that I was able to help alleviate your back and scapula pain and improve your ability to work out and surf again! I take pride in providing detailed and thorough assessments to identify the root of the problem, and utilize specific release massage techniques for the problematic tissues. I appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon for another session! Tyrell FlojoTyrell Flojo ★★★★★ I am very grateful to have come across Sam while desperately searching for some professional body work to relieve me of my chronic pain.Being a Tattoo artist for 17 years and sitting for long hours, has affected my posture, causing me severe discomfort in my back and hips.Sam evaluated my body posture and created a program using specific bodywork techniques that have helped me.He’s very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable and most definitely recommend.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review of my massage services! It's rewarding to know that I was able to address your chronic pain and discomfort caused by your prolonged sitting as a tattoo artist. I appreciate that you found my evaluation and the program I created using specific massage techniques helpful. As a professional massage therapist, I aim to provide the best possible experience for my clients, and I'm glad to have met your expectations. If you or anyone you know needs massage therapy services in the Temecula area, don't hesitate to reach out to me. Thanks again! KillectiveKillective ★★★★★ Sam has been an integral part of my athletic program for around one year now. My competitive performance has significantly improved as well as my overall health since beginning release therapy with Sam. His office office is very clean, friendly and extremely professional. Sam came highly recommended by a close friend and now I would recommend Sam to any of my friends, family or fellow athletes.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the amazing review. I'm excited to hear of the improvements you've made with Release Muscle Therapy and look forward to being an ongoing resource for you as well as the Murrieta community! Andrew HopsonAndrew Hopson ★★★★★ I highly recommend Sam and his practice. I've struggled with neck tension and headaches for years and Sam was able to pinpoint alot of my trouble areas and release a great majority of the problem for me. I did a handful of sessions every 2 weeks. Sam gives really great insight to the body, how we develop issues and exercises to support our bodies. I feel great after my few months of sessions and plan to keep going monthly for maintenance on my problem areas. Thanks Sam for all your help on the road to feeling my best.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the wonderful review! I'm so glad I was able to help and look forward to helping you as well as others in the Murrieta community with advanced and highly effective massage therapy and corrective exercise work. kellye torreskellye torres ★★★★★ My experience with Sam was excellent. He explained everything clearly and is very nice and down to earth. His technique is amazing and his hands are gifted. My pain level was 100% improved after my first session. My experience went so well that I referred my mom. I highly recommend Sam and Release Muscle Therapy.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the wonderful review and very kind words. I'm very happy to hear of the pain relief we accomplished and looking forward to being a resource for massage in Temecula for those dealing with a variety of aches and pains! georje harrisgeorje harris ★★★★★ Sam Visnic at Release Muscle Therapy has helped me drastically with my nagging pains on my back, neck, and hip. He is extremely knowledgeable on every muscle and bone and has a deep understanding on the bodies correct locomotion. Sam had no problem finding the sources and giving me exercises to do. He is also easy to get in touch with and will answers any questions even after the appointment. I highly recommend!Response from the ownerWhat a great and very kind review! Very much appreciated and I'm extremely happy to hear the massage therapy work has been helping you reach your fitness goals! Thank you for supporting Release Muscle Therapy in being the top Temecula massage spot! Eric WeeksEric Weeks ★★★★★ I had shoulder pain for so long and could not find a reason to why it couldn't get resolved. Chiropractors and stretches showed no improvement. After my first visit with Sam it gave me so much release in my pain. Also his protocols of how to strengthen my upper body and the muscles used has been amazing! I'm on my 4 visit and showing so much improvement. He really knows what he is doing and has so much information to offer.Response from the ownerThank you SO much for the very kind review. I'm very happy to have been able to provide the results you desired and looking forward to helping you on your future health goals as well as being your go-to massage in Temecula! Kristina CaponeKristina Capone ★★★★★ Having visited various professionals searching for answers on a laundry list of chronic pain and muscle imbalances due to a spinal fusion from T-8 through T12, Sam has been the most knowledgeable of all. After following Sam's custom workouts I soon found relief. The things I have learned from him I will use for a lifetime. I highly recommend his services. Trust the process and you will feel results.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the great review! I'm very happy to hear I've been able to help and look forward to being an ongoing resource on into the future for your health goals! Nate MeekerNate Meeker ★★★★★ After a lifetime of gut issues (later diagnosed as SIBO) I experienced trauma around my pain and discomfort and fear of food reactions so I decided to explore gut directed hypnotherapy with Sam Visnic. Sam is innovative and knowledgeable in this practice and after two sessions I started to notice that changing my thought patterns was helpful in dealing with stress, fatigue, anger, and other emotions surrounding my gut health. Sam guided me down a path each session in a very mindful purposeful way that addressed my individual thought processes that were hindering my healing all through ZOOM, so I was in the comfort of my own home which was amazing. If you have SIBO, or other gut related trauma I encourage you to explore this therapy with Sam.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind review. I'm extremely happy to hear the gut directed hypnotherapy has been so helpful and look forward to being an ongoing resource for you on into the future for any needs you may have! Kristina morenoKristina moreno ★★★★★ I have been suffering from Plantar Fasciitis since March of this year and was pretty much out of options till we found RMT. Thanks to Sam and the precise plans he tailored to fit my foot pain issues, I’m back on my feet and can’t say enough about RMT. Thank you Sam!Response from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind words and review for my Temecula and Murrieta massage therapy work! I'm so happy to hear I've been able to help you get back to your active life with less restriction! Frank RobledoFrank Robledo ★★★★★ I found Sam in a search for pain relief after dealing with chronic pain in my legs and back for a while. After many failed treatments and deadends with other providers I was frustrated and worried I would never be able to live the same active lifestyle again. I am so thankful all roads led me here. Sam's approach is different in that he focuses on pain education, mindset & pain relief exercises. After a few months I am slowly getting back into my exercise routine and I don't feel the excruciating pain that plagued me daily. I feel like I have a new mindset and way to think about/deal with pain that will help me in years to come. I wish more would take this approach. Definitely visit him!! He is a great guy who truly wants to help. 🙂Response from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind review and I'm extremely happy to hear I was able to help you on your health journey! Lisa EricksonLisa Erickson ★★★★★ My 16 year old son plays both baseball and football. He grew 4-5 inches in one year and with lifting weights, he developed significant lower back pain. Doctors all said he had sciatica. I took him to Sam and right away he identified the issue and it was not sciatica. After a mere three treatments and the physical therapy/strengthening exercises Sam gave him, he is now pain free for the first time in almost a year and it only took 5 weeks. I highly recommend Sam to help with your physical weaknesses and ailments.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind words and review! I'm so happy to hear I was able to help and get your son free of pain and back in the game! Raymond RickenRaymond Ricken ★★★★★ I came to Sam for shoulder, ankle, and hip issues that were getting in the way of being able to exercise. He really knows his stuff and after a couple weeks of working with him I am able to do my lifting exercises again without discomfort. He’s very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. I wish I knew about him sooner!Response from the ownerThank you SO much for the very kind review! I'm happy to hear I was able to help get you back to doing what you love and look forward to being a resource for you on into the future! Raquel F.Raquel F. ★★★★★ Sam is absolutely AMAZING!!! I’ve suffered in pain for 10 years and through three hip surgeries and was still having pain that no one was addressing. I was depressed and felt like I would never get better. I’m so grateful I found Sam! He listened, he told me exactly what he thought was causing the pain, he created a plan for me, he explained everything in simple terms. He is so knowledgeable! He doesn’t just tell you to do this and do that he explains why you need to do it and it makes so much sense. He validated my pain when so many specialists and doctors brushed it off or didn’t have an answer for me. He followed up with emails to check on me and provided detailed exercises with videos. If you are not getting answers and if you are in any kind of pain, please please do yourself a favor and give Sam a try!Response from the ownerThank you SO much for the very kind words, and I'm extremely happy to hear I was able to help you on your health journey. I look forward to being an ongoing resource for you to help you reach your goals! Cathy BankCathy Bank ★★★★★ I came in with heal , sciatic & knee pain that I have had for months on pain scale of 8 to 10. I left with NO heal or sciatic pain and I was able to walk down the stairs with no knee pain . Feeling grateful for the pain relief.Response from the ownerThank you SO much for the very kind review and I'm very happy to hear I was able to help you get relief and a well-deserved break from discomfort! Tiffany SandovalTiffany Sandoval ★★★★★ Sam is very thorough and knowledgeable. He provides a good mix of manual massage and strengthening exercises/stretches. He also takes the time to follow up after each appointment. He provides an at home protocol for you to continue progressing in between appointments. I highly recommend visiting Sam.Response from the ownerThank you very much for the very kind review! Very happy to hear I've been able to help you meet your needs on your health journey! Hillary CrumpHillary Crump ★★★★★ Great work! I felt great by the second appointment. Still have more work to be done but Sam knows his stuff.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind review! I'm happy to be helpful on your path to optimal health and wellness! Hercristy LopezHercristy Lopez ★★★★★ Sam’s knowledge of both massage and exercises that help correct imbalances of the body are the best! If you’ve been through every PT, massage therapist, unconventional therapies like I have and no one has been able to help… Sam is your guy.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind review. I'm happy to have been helpful on your journey and look forward to being a resource for you on into the future! angelpl5angelpl5 ★★★★★ Sam is awesome, he will never stop figuring out how to heal you until you are 100%Response from the ownerThank you so much for the review and recommending my work! Much appreciated. Chad WaltonChad Walton ★★★★★ As a direct result of working with Sam at Release Muscle Therapy I’m a new man. Over the past 10 years I have experienced a lot of serve knee pain. I had it looked at around 4 years ago and they suggested a knee replacement and live a more restricted life. I am a transformational performance coach for entrepreneurs, so I have lots of training in hypnosis and mindset. And I still went into a depression. I’m an active person and was not willing to settle. I would have serve pain, some times almost going into shock, after walking or hiking. I started to look into stem cell and someone suggested Sam. I’m so glad they did, my knee has been pain free from the first session. Yesterday I went on a very intense hike and my knee feels great. Thank you Sam. You performed a miracle in my life. I will be forever gratefulResponse from the ownerThank you SO much for the very kind review and I'm behind excited for the results we were able to achieve. The human body is capable of so much, and healing can occur when given the right tools. I look forward to being a health resource for you on into the future! Jeff FaldalenJeff Faldalen ★★★★★ I can't say enough positive things about Sam at Release Muscle Therapy. Sam was an amazing problem solver for my body pains by using specific bodywork techniques, showing me body strengthening techniques, and he set me up with home self care routines. When I came in for my first session I was having hip, foot and leg pain and Sam evaluated my body posture and created a program that got me out of pain. I am still continuing to follow my program and I am happy to say 6 weeks after my sessions with Sam were complete I am still doing well!I completed a 12 week program with Sam and by mid program I had no more lower body pain and by week twelve I completely understood how to follow a maintenance routine. Trust the process and complete a program...it works!Response from the ownerThank you so much for the amazing review! I'm so happy I was able to help you on your health journey and very much look forward to being a resource for you on into the future! WendyWendy ★★★★★ For over a year I dealt with abnormal tormenting headaches and migraines nearly every day. I got checked by my doctor, went into the ER multiple times and they could never find anything. While i LOVE chiropractic and it helped bring relief, it never seemed to resolve the issue. Enter - Sam Visnic at Release Muscle Therapy! He really helped me get to the root cause of my headaches and offered me knowledge that I had never thought of before, but made total sense. All that to say... since seeing him three months ago for the first time, my headaches have gone down to 1-2 times per month, NO migraines, and my quality of life is so much better!!! Even when I do get a headache I am able to get it to go away by incorporating what Sam has taught me. Thank you Sam for sharing your wealth of knowledge and for helping me bring back my quality of life!!!Response from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind feedback and very happy to hear the drop in headaches! I look forward to being part of your health journey ongoing into the future. Savanna JonkerSavanna Jonker ★★★★★ I cannot express in words how thankful, thrilled, and content I am with my experience with Sam! I spent what felt like for ever trying to figure out what was wrong with my body.Months in pain, scheduling Drs visits, going to the chiropractor and just being upset about how I was feeling and that not only was I not getting any answers but people just seemed to not care. Nor did they understand the degree of discomfort and pain I was in.I began to have problems with pain and aching as well as headaches more than a year ago. My head, my neck, my back, and my hips hurt. Particularly my right side. It was all the time, every day but ESPECIALLY after working out.I’m 28 years old and I’ve been consistently working out for more than five years so I cannot express how discouraging it was to feel like this towards something that I enjoyed doing so much and that was such a large part of my life.It sucked and as much as I loved doing it, it was no longer worth it for me. I feared doing things with my body that I used to be able to do. The chiropractor that I was seeing at the time even had me eliminate exercising a whole muscle group. Which looking back on is pretty astounding.I was talking to my mother in law about the physical pain I was experiencing and she referred me to Sam. She sees him as well. Naturally after my experience, I was quite skeptical but I think it’s an understatement to say that I was desperate. I met with Sam via Zoom and it was such a wonderful experience.He immediately assessed me and created a plan (tailored to me.) Sam is really knowledgeable, he’s experienced, and he knows what he is talking about. He takes his work seriously which was so refreshing, to be heard and seen by someone who is taking how you feel just as seriously ( if not more than you are!)He is incredibly informative, not only verbally but visually as well. He’s involved, he follows up. He listens! Ah, something so simple but rare. He is authentic & honest. There weren’t false promises about results or resolution. I appreciated that a lot.Two months into working with Sam and following the plan that he created for me, I can say that I am pain free!!! I am back to exercising with no pain and I am lifting heavier than I was before!It’s been so long since I have felt normal!I cannot recommend Sam enough! I feel like such a cliche for saying this (but you just don’t understand until you’ve dealt with chronic pain) that his work has changed my life!Sam, I can’t express how much I appreciate you, your life’s work, the commitment you have to helping others. Thank you for everything!A million times, recommend!Response from the ownerI am beyond excited to hear this kind of result from our work together. I fully appreciate your very kind review and words and reviews like this inspire me to continue doing what I do! I look forward to being on ongoing resource for you in any way I can and sincerely thank you again for this and hope it helps others realize that if their dealing with chronic pain, there is always hope! PerksPerks ★★★★★ Highly recommend seeing Sam if you have any kind of pain! I went to see Sam after almost a year of physical therapy on a rotator cuff injury. I wasn't making any progress and was getting pretty frustrated. Sam hooked me up with some new exercises to add to my routine and just a couple months later, I'm feeling great! I no longer have pain in my daily life. I was able to mow the lawn pain free! Now we've started working on my knee which I injured many years ago and have just learned to live with. After just a month, I have huge improvements! I have no doubt in another month or 2, that will be resolved as well. Check him out! You won't regret it.Response from the ownerThank you so much for a very kind review and recommendation. I'm very happy to hear we've been able to achieve your outcomes and will continue working to resolve any ongoing into the future! Peter KarmanPeter Karman ★★★★★ Sam gives personalized care! He listens and does a thorough assessment every single appointment. He is innovative and able to come up with exercises that deal with the root cause of the issue. His passion for his work is quite clear. He is very knowledgeable about the human body and movement and shares all of his knowledge willingly. His attitude about pain and the treatment of chronic pain is refreshing. Sams expertise surpass any therapist I have seen.Response from the ownerThank you SO much for the very kind review and I'm happy to be of service in helping you accomplish your health goals and be a long term resource for you! Mel DMel D ★★★★★ I found Sam Visnic Release therapy for my husband who had a muscly injury in his lower leg muscles for about a year with no recovery. After just the first visit with Sam my husband was able to function markedly better. My husband is very grateful for Sam's intuitive knowledge and process for alleviating pain. Thank you Sam for helping my husband have a better quality of life.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind words and I'm happy to hear I've been able to help! I look forward to being an ongoing resource to help him feel his best. Wan-Ching TsouWan-Ching Tsou ★★★★★ This is the place to go! I have been seeking chiropractic treatment for years and didn’t find any releif from it. I decided to take a new avenue and figure out what is really going on with my body. Sam has taught me how to become more in tune with what my body is telling me and has shown me why my body is in pain sometimes. Great Releif and great education.Thanks Sam!Response from the ownerThank you SO much for the very kind review! I'm very happy to hear we were able to help you reach your health goal and certainly look forward to being a resource for you on into the future. Chase GloverChase Glover ★★★★★ In 4 sessions Sam put the brakes on groin muscle pain that I had experienced for 8 years. The doctors blamed the pain on a bad hip. The bad hip was recently replaced... but the pain did not go away. Sam was direct & VERY thorough. Excellent explanations & an exercise routine that was very do-able worked together to banish the pain. AWESOME! Thank you, Sam!Response from the ownerThank you SO much for the very kind review. Very happy to have been helpful to you in accomplishing your health goals, and look forward to being a resource in into the future! KarenKaren ★★★★★ Loved having Sam on BrainFirst Radio! Fantastic conversation, adding a lot of value to our listeners.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the very kind review and had a great time on the episode! Ramon DavidRamon David ★★★★★ I've had chronic neck, hip and knee pain that wasn't being fixed by chiropractors or regular massage therapists. I've only seen Sam at Release Muscle Therapy once, but I've already seen an immense improvement with everything! He's very informative, adapts to your specific needs with ease, and is just plain awesome!Response from the ownerThank you SO much for the kind 5 star review! Much appreciated! KC StoneKC Stone ★★★★★ I went in for an issue with knee tightness and Sam was excellent in explaining to me what could be causing the issue, as well as treating it. He provided me with several ways to help it on my own and even checked in with me a few days after my visits to see how it was doing. I would highly recommend getting in contact with him if you are dealing with any body issues. He is super knowledgeable and professional and really cares about taking care of his clients!Response from the ownerThank you so much for the kind review! I'm glad I was able to help and hope to be an ongoing resource for any of your health needs! Ben NysseBen Nyssejs_loader

Looking For Myofascial Release in Your Area?

Here at Release Muscle Therapy in Temecula CA, I offer myofascial release techniques, as well as other highly valuable and effective therapeutic tools.

I'm also accessible from these areas:

  • Murrieta
  • Fallbrook
  • Lake Elsinore
  • Oceanside
  • Vista
  • Carlsbad
  • Menifee
  • Wildomar


*Consultations are available only to local Temecula or Murrieta residents or individuals willing to travel to me for in-person services.