Sports myofascial therapy with cupping on the shoulder, San Diego

Sports Myofascial Therapy and Myofascial Release Technique (MRT) in San Diego

Sports Myofascial Therapy is ELATE's 60-minute hands-on soft tissue session for athletes in North Park, San Diego. It's where you get myofascial release in San Diego from a sports chiropractor. The session combines Myofascial Release Technique (MRT), cupping and IASTM (scraping) on the superficial tissues. The aim is to improve short-term mobility and reduce the sensation of tightness, then reinforce that with movement and training. The session is $200, and you can book online without insurance.

What's included

  • Myofascial Release Technique (MRT). Hands-on pressure on the superficial tissues while you move through a range of motion.

  • Cupping. Suction cups that temporarily increase local circulation in the superficial tissues.

  • IASTM (scraping). Smooth-edged instruments used over the skin and superficial tissues.

Dr. Ashley Aguero, DC, chooses the mix for each session based on your assessment and your training that week.

Looking for sports massage in San Diego? Sports Myofascial Therapy is our hands-on option for athletes. It's done by a chiropractor, not a massage therapist, and it comes with movement and a plan for your training. IASTM vs. massage vs. foam rolling

Benefits of myofascial release for athletes

  • Improves short-term mobility before or between sessions

  • Reduces the sensation of tightness

  • Helps you prepare for, and recover from, hard training weeks

These changes last when you reinforce them with movement and training.

Who it's for

  • CrossFit athletes and weightlifters with shoulders, hips or upper back that feel tight under load

  • Runners and HYROX athletes with calves, hamstrings or hips that feel stiff mid-block

  • Cyclists and desk workers with stiffness from long hours in one position

  • Anyone with the sensation of tightness that doesn't ease with stretching alone

What to expect

We start with how things feel and how you're moving that day. Treatment follows, with checks before and after. You leave with one or two movements to keep the change going between visits.

How it fits with training

Soft tissue work helps for a while. Training is what makes it last. We plan your session around your training week, so you aren't sore for a heavy day, and we follow it with movement that suits your sport.

Sessions and pricing

  • Sports Myofascial Therapy: 60 minutes, $200

  • Full Performance Reset (adjustment, Sports Myofascial Therapy and Normatec): 90 minutes, $250

  • Session packs: 3 for $570, 5 for $900

ELATE is cash-based. HSA and FSA cards are accepted for eligible services. Full services and pricing

Questions we get

Can I get myofascial release for a sports injury?

Yes. We start with an assessment, then use Myofascial Release Technique (MRT) and other soft tissue work alongside a plan to get you back to training. If something needs a medical exam, we'll refer you.

Is Sports Myofascial Therapy a massage?

No. It's soft tissue work by a chiropractor, combined with movement and a plan for your training.

How often should I book?

It depends on your training load and goals. Some athletes book during heavy blocks or before competitions. How often to see a sports chiropractor

Can I train the same day?

Usually yes. We'll plan around heavy sessions.

Will it hurt?

It can feel intense in places. Tell us and we'll adjust the pressure.

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