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The Cost of a Cure

Health insurance plans typically don’t cover myofascial work unless a physician or physical therapist provides the treatment. Your costs will depend on what kind of myofascial-release work you choose, the practitioner (prices will vary according to market forces) and how many treatments you receive. Of course, for minor pain and discomfort, self-myofascial-release techniques are the least expensive.

Structural integration (Rolfing): Can cost between $75 and $125 per session, according to the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in Boulder, Colo. Rolfing is often done in a 10-session series.

Myofascial Release: Industry standard is around $140 for an introductory session; often a program of sessions is recommended.

Trigger-point therapy: Sessions may last between 30 and 60 minutes and range in cost from $40 to $90.

Self-care tools: The Backnobber, TheraCane or the Knobble — for use in relieving trigger points and breaking up fascial adhesions — cost between $12 and $40 (available at www.pressurepositive.com and www.theracane.com). A hard rubber or tennis ball, or a foam roller, can also be used to the same effect.