I was reading about this in my MELT method book last night after I did my first set using a MELT roller and it made sense. Myofacial release and MELT type programs do work. I could feel the blood going back into my back and the pain relief was amazing. Researchers are also looking into connective tissue being the reason for fibromyalgia and other pain conditions. The research has been there for years and only now are we getting more knowledge of connective tissue therapy helping end the cycle of pain we all suffer