What Is Myofascial Sports Therapy? A Behind-the-Scenes Look
What Is Myofascial Sports Therapy? A Behind-the-Scenes Look
By Vincent Bounds, LMBT | Founder, Myology Sports Massage
At Myology Sports Massage, you’ve probably heard us talk about Myofascial Sports Therapy (MST)—maybe even seen it listed on our service menu or featured in our educational courses. But what exactly is it? And how is it different from a “regular” massage?
Let’s pull back the curtain and give you a behind-the-scenes look at this powerful, results-driven approach.
A Technique Built on Experience and Evolution
Myofascial Sports Therapy is a proprietary approach I developed over the course of 13,000+ hands-on hours with athletes ranging from weekend warriors to Olympians. MST combines the best aspects of:
Sports massage
Myofascial release
Fascial line assessments
Corrective movement strategies
And modern modalities like IASTM and Myofascial Decompression (cupping)
But MST isn’t just a “mashup” of techniques—it’s a system. A framework. One that starts with how you move, how your fascia compensates, and how we can restore balance and performance.
What Makes Myofascial Sports Therapy Different?
Here’s where MST stands apart:
1. We Treat Patterns, Not Just Pain
Most people come in with a specific issue: tight hamstrings, shoulder impingement, or knee pain. Traditional massage might focus on the painful area. MST looks at why that area is overworked—often the result of poor posture, dysfunctional movement, or fascial compensation patterns.
2. We Work with Fascial Lines
Using the fascial mapping outlined by Anatomy Trains, we assess and treat the full connective tissue chain involved in your dysfunction. Think of it like tracing tension from your foot to your glutes to your low back—because that’s how your body truly works.
3. Each Session Is Dynamic
There’s no cookie-cutter routine. Each session is informed by posture assessments, movement testing, and how your body responds in real time. If your gait is off, your lats are overfiring, or your glutes aren’t engaging—we adjust right then and there.
A Session Might Include:
IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) to free up sticky tissue
Myofascial decompression (cupping) to lift and hydrate fascia
Active release or pin-and-stretch techniques to lengthen while reinforcing neuromuscular control
Targeted activation drills to reinforce new movement patterns
Education so you leave understanding your body better than when you walked in
Who Benefits from MST?
Runners with recurring hamstring or IT band issues
Lifters dealing with chronic shoulder tightness
Weekend warriors with stiff backs or poor posture
Athletes looking to improve movement efficiency and performance
Anyone frustrated by temporary relief but not real solutions
Behind Every Session Is a Strategy
My goal when creating MST wasn’t just to help people feel better for the day. It was to create lasting change—to restore efficient movement, reduce compensation, and improve performance at every level.
This method is now being taught in continuing education courses, with therapists trained to deliver consistent, effective results. It’s more than just bodywork—it’s body re-education.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve never had a session rooted in fascial assessment and movement-based treatment, Myofascial Sports Therapy might be the missing link between how you feel today—and how your body is capable of moving tomorrow.
Whether you’re an athlete, a coach, or just tired of chasing symptoms, MST gives you a system that finally puts the pieces together.
Curious if it’s right for you?
Book a session or shoot us a message—we’re happy to walk you through what to expect. Your body will thank you.