{"id":77157,"date":"2026-06-09T21:38:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T11:38:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/?p=77157"},"modified":"2026-06-09T21:38:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T11:38:04","slug":"plantar-fascia-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Plantar Fascia Release: What It Is and How Massage Addresses the Root Cause"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-133404 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/plantar-fascia-release-blys-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1100\" height=\"764\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plantar fasciitis is one of those conditions that sounds manageable until you have it, and then it is the first thing you think about every morning when your foot hits the floor. The sharp heel pain, the tight arch, the way it eases off after a few minutes of walking only to come back after you have been sitting too long, and if any of that sounds familiar, this is for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how to release plantar fascia tension properly, why the condition develops, and how plantar fasciitis treatment massage addresses the problem at its source rather than just managing the symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#What_Plantar_Fascia_Release_Is\" >What Plantar Fascia Release Is<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#Why_the_name_matters\" >Why the name matters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#Why_Plantar_Fasciitis_Happens\" >Why Plantar Fasciitis Happens<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#The_calf_and_Achilles_connection\" >The calf and Achilles connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#Load_beyond_what_the_tissue_can_handle\" >Load beyond what the tissue can handle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#How_symptoms_map_to_causes\" >How symptoms map to causes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#How_Massage_Helps_Plantar_Fasciitis\" >How Massage Helps Plantar Fasciitis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#Direct_plantar_fascia_massage\" >Direct plantar fascia massage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#Calf_and_Achilles_work\" >Calf and Achilles work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#Trigger_point_release\" >Trigger point release<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#What_to_Expect_from_a_Myofascial_Release_Massage_Session\" >What to Expect from a Myofascial Release Massage Session<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#Before_the_session\" >Before the session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#During_the_session\" >During the session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#After_the_session\" >After the session<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#What_to_Do_Between_Sessions\" >What to Do Between Sessions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#Morning_stretch_before_your_first_step\" >Morning stretch before your first step<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#Calf_stretching_throughout_the_day\" >Calf stretching throughout the day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#Foot_rolling\" >Foot rolling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/plantar-fascia-release\/#Your_Feet_Called_They_Need_Help\" >Your Feet Called. They Need Help.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Plantar_Fascia_Release_Is\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Plantar Fascia Release Is<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue running along the sole of the foot from the heel bone to the base of the toes. Its job is to support the arch and absorb the load that passes through the foot with every step, which is a significant job given that the average person takes somewhere between 6,000 and 8,000 steps a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plantar fascia release refers to any technique that reduces tension in this tissue and restores its ability to function without pain. This includes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional massage, stretching<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, targeted manual therapy, and self-release techniques. What all of these approaches share is a focus on the tissue itself rather than just the symptoms, which is what makes them more effective than generic pain relief.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_name_matters\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why the name matters<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plantar fasciitis, the clinical name for the condition, means inflammation of the plantar fascia, but research over the last decade has complicated that picture. Many people with chronic plantar heel pain show fascial degeneration rather than active inflammation, which is part of why anti-inflammatory treatments like ice and NSAIDs often produce limited results. The tissue is not just inflamed but structurally compromised, and that requires a different approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Plantar_Fasciitis_Happens\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Plantar Fasciitis Happens<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plantar fasciitis does not usually have a single cause, and that is part of why it is so persistent. It tends to develop from a combination of factors that accumulate over time, and massage addresses several of them simultaneously, which is why it tends to work better than single-intervention approaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_calf_and_Achilles_connection\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The calf and Achilles connection<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plantar fascia connects directly to the calf muscles through the Achilles tendon, and this is the part most people miss. Tight calves create tension that pulls on the Achilles, which pulls on the plantar fascia, which overloads the heel attachment point where the pain lives. This is why stretching the foot alone rarely solves the problem, because the restriction often starts further up the chain, and releasing the plantar fascia without addressing the calf is like fixing a leak without turning off the tap.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Load_beyond_what_the_tissue_can_handle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Load beyond what the tissue can handle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plantar fascia has a load tolerance, and when you consistently exceed it through high mileage, sudden increases in activity, prolonged standing, or footwear that does not support the arch, the tissue becomes irritated and eventually damaged. People who spend long hours on hard floors, runners who increase their training too quickly, and anyone who has recently started a new job that requires standing all day are all familiar with how this develops.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_symptoms_map_to_causes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How symptoms map to causes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptom<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is happening<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What massage addresses<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp heel pain in the morning<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plantar fascia contracts overnight and is suddenly loaded on first steps<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Releases fascial restriction and improves tissue extensibility<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arch tightness after sitting<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fascia shortens at rest and takes time to warm up<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces baseline tension in the fascial tissue<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain that returns after activity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tissue is inflamed or degenerated and cannot handle sustained load<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addresses the root restriction rather than managing symptoms<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calf tightness alongside heel pain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fascial line runs from calf through heel to toe<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works the full posterior fascial line, not just the foot<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain worse in unsupportive footwear<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The arch is absorbing load the fascia is not built to handle alone<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces tension so the tissue is less reactive to load changes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Massage_Helps_Plantar_Fasciitis\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Massage Helps Plantar Fasciitis<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional plantar fasciitis massage works through three main pathways: direct release of the plantar fascia, work on the calf and Achilles to address upstream tension, and stimulation of the fascial tissue to encourage repair. None of these are things a foam roller under your desk can replicate with the same precision, though <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/fascia-release-tools\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that is a fine place to start<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Direct_plantar_fascia_massage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct plantar fascia massage<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A therapist applies sustained thumb pressure along the length of the plantar fascia, from the heel to the ball of the foot, working along the fascial lines rather than across them. The sustained pressure encourages the tissue to soften and release in a way that brief or superficial massage does not. Tender points are held rather than skipped, and the therapist adjusts pressure based on what they feel in the tissue rather than what a foam roller can blindly apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calf_and_Achilles_work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calf and Achilles work<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the calf and Achilles are directly continuous with the plantar fascia, releasing the tension in the lower leg has a significant effect on the foot. Deep tissue work on the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, combined with myofascial release along the Achilles, reduces the pull on the plantar fascia before the therapist even touches the foot. For people whose heel pain is driven primarily by calf tightness, this part of the session often produces the most immediate relief.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trigger_point_release\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trigger point release<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trigger points in the calf and the intrinsic muscles of the foot can refer pain into the heel in a pattern that is indistinguishable from plantar fasciitis on the surface but originates elsewhere. A skilled therapist identifies these points and applies sustained pressure until the referred pain pattern reduces, which can produce a surprising amount of relief for heel pain that has not responded to direct plantar fascia treatment alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All three techniques tend to feature in a single session, and the order and emphasis depends on what the therapist finds when they start working. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/myofascial-release-benefits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">myofascial release massage for plantar fasciitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> feels quite different from a relaxation massage, so it is worth knowing what you are walking into before you book.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Expect_from_a_Myofascial_Release_Massage_Session\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Expect from a Myofascial Release Massage Session<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have not had a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">myofascial release massage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before, here is what the session typically involves, because it is quite different from a relaxation massage and worth knowing in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_the_session\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the session<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/services\/myofascial-release-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you book through Blys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can add notes about your condition in the \u2018Notes to Therapist\u2019 section, so your therapist arrives already knowing which foot is affected, how long you have had it, and what has and has not helped so far. The more specific you are, the more targeted the session can be. Mentioning whether the pain is worse in the morning, after activity, or both helps your therapist prioritise the right techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"During_the_session\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the session<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The therapist will typically work from the calf downward, releasing the gastrocnemius and soleus before moving to the Achilles and then the foot itself. The plantar fascia work can be tender, particularly at the heel attachment point where the fascia meets the bone, which is normal and expected rather than a sign that something is wrong. Communication matters here: tell your therapist if the pressure is too intense or if a particular spot is producing referred pain elsewhere in the foot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_the_session\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the session<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people notice an immediate reduction in tension and a change in how the foot feels when walking. Some experience mild soreness 24 to 48 hours after the session, similar to deep tissue work elsewhere in the body, and this tends to resolve quickly. Consistent sessions produce better results than occasional ones, particularly for chronic cases, because the tissue needs time to remodel rather than just temporarily release.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_Between_Sessions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Do Between Sessions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A professional session does the heavy lifting, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/fascia-stretching\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what you do between appointments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> affects how quickly the condition resolves and how long the results last.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Morning_stretch_before_your_first_step\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morning stretch before your first step<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you put your foot on the floor in the morning, flex your foot back toward your shin and hold for 30 seconds. This stretches the plantar fascia before it is loaded, which reduces the severity of that first-step pain significantly. It takes about a month of consistency before you stop needing to do it, which is either encouraging or demoralizing depending on how you look at it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calf_stretching_throughout_the_day\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calf stretching throughout the day<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two or three calf stretches during the day, held for 45 seconds each, reduce the upstream tension that keeps pulling on the plantar fascia between sessions. The standing wall stretch, with one foot forward, one foot back, and the back heel flat on the floor, is the most effective position for this, and if you feel it more in the upper calf, it is targeting the right muscle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foot_rolling\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foot rolling<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tennis ball or a frozen water bottle rolled slowly under the foot for two to three minutes once or twice a day maintains the release between professional sessions and helps manage day-to-day discomfort. The frozen bottle adds an element of cold therapy that some people find helpful, though the rolling itself is the active ingredient and the cold is more comfort than treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the morning stretch and the tennis ball stop being enough, a professional session reaches what self-care cannot.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.getblys.com\/new-booking\/location\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book a myofascial release session at home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through Blys, available 7 days a week, 6 am to midnight across Canada<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#faf1eb&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;3%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;3%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Feet_Called_They_Need_Help\"><\/span>Your Feet Called. 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