07/30/2026
MFR Series Part 2: Feet & Hip Flexors 🦶
We're back with part 2 of our Myofascial Release (MFR) series — tools and techniques to manage day-to-day discomfort and help your fascia handle load more efficiently before you move.
Many in our community live with Ehlers-Danlos, where traditional stretching can actually work against you. Static stretching relies on lengthening muscle, but in hypermobile bodies those "tight" muscles are often doing quiet, essential work bracing unstable joints — so stretching them can mean trading short-term relief for long-term instability. MFR works differently: instead of lengthening, it uses sustained pressure to release adhesions and restricted tissue, which can improve movement quality and comfort without asking your joints to move past a safe range.
In today's video, co-founder James walks through two simple MFR techniques you can try at home with minimal equipment:
🦶 Feet — a foundational (literally) part of your structure that rarely gets the attention it deserves
🦵 Hip flexors — a common hot spot for tightness and compensation patterns
Research backs up starting here: self-myofascial release of the feet has been shown to improve flexibility through the whole posterior chain for up to an hour afterward, and foam rolling/SMR more broadly is associated with meaningful gains in joint range of motion without sacrificing muscle performance
We'll cover foot-strengthening exercises in a future post, but for now: try adding these two techniques to your pre-workout routine, or reach for them anytime discomfort creeps in.
Next time you're about to stretch before a workout, try MFR first and see how your body responds.
As always, we want to hear from you in the comments or DM with questions, for you to be able to say 🧡
This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for any medical concerns. I AM HEARD Coalition assumes no liability for any actions taken based on this information.
