WHAT IS THE FASCIA? The Fascia is a tough connective tissue which spreads throughout the body in a continuous three-dimensional web from head to foot.  Trauma, poor posture or inflammation can create a binding down of fascia resulting in excess pressure on nerves, muscles, blood vessels, osseous structures and/or organs.  Since many of the standard test such as x-rays, MRI's and CAT scans, do not show the fascial restrictions, it is believed that an extremely high percentage of people suffering with pain and/or lack of motion may be having fascial problems, but most go undiagnosed. Myofacial Release is a low impact and highly effective technique used in the treatment of back pain, neck pain, jaw pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, women's health and other issues. WHAT IS THE MYOFASCIAL RELEASE APPROACH? Myofascial Release is a hands-on technique that facilitates a stretch into restricted soft tissue by placing low-grade sustained pressure into restricted tissue barrier. After 90-120 seconds, the tissue will undergo histological length changes, allowing the first release to be felt. The therapist follows the release into a new tissue barrier and holds again until a second release is felt. After a series of releases occur, the tissue will become soft and pliable, taking pressure off pain sensitive tissue and restoring alignment and mobility. By elongating the fascial system, we can restore the efficiency of the neuromuscular elements and proper mechanical length of the connective tissues, thereby restoring the natural abilities of coordination, strength, power and unrestricted motion to our bodies. In most musculoskeletal conditions, Myofascial Release has proven to be one of the most effective manual therapy techniques for long term reduction of pain. Dry Needling is the use of either solid filiform needles or hollow-core hypodermic needles for therapy of muscle pain, including pain related to myofascial pain syndrome. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) IASTM is performed with ergonomically designed instruments that detect and treat fascial restrictions and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis, chronic inflammation or degeneration. COLD LASER is the use of specific wavelengths of light to create therapeutic effects. These effects include improved healing time, pain reduction, increased circulation and decreased swelling.

Dr. Jeffery Fritz is an interventional pain management doctor who also provides regenerative medicine and vein treatment services. Dr. Fritz invests time with each patient, ensuring the treatment provided is the best pathway to get each one back to performing their normal daily routines pain free.

Mr. Charles Ortega, P.A.C., M.P.A.S., HealthCare Provider, has spent the past 20+ years serving patients in family practice across the DFW Metroplex. The team has a goal-oriented approach to fixing things. P.A. Ortega explains that they try to provide treatments we've seen supported evidence for and are willing to try other approaches if conservative measures fail. "If we need a specialist, we decide when and if that's appropriate," he says. "We try to keep everything under one roof to give the patient a quicker and easier experience of getting back to normal function. That goes for both general medicine and physical therapy."

Fort Worth Physical Therapy in Arlington, TX, is dedicated to providing high-quality physical therapy services to help our patients recover, regain strength, and improve their overall well-being. As part of the H2 Health network and with multiple locations across Texas, we bring expert care, personalized treatment plans, and a patient-centered approach to the Arlington community. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or working to enhance mobility, our experienced team is here to support you every step of the way. Let us help you get back to doing what you love!