The History of Myofascial Release
Osteopathic physicians in the early 20th century first described techniques for treating the body's connective tissue. The term 'myofascial release' was popularised by osteopath Robert Ward in the 1960s.
Physical therapist John F. Barnes developed and taught his own approach from the 1970s onward, and myofascial release has since become a widely used technique among massage therapists and physiotherapists.