Myofascial

What is Fascia?

It’s the connective “web” that surrounds every structure in the body. It has no starting or stopping point and is integral for body structure.

When there is strain or injury to the body, whether due to trauma or daily stress, this fascia gets tight and dehydrated, essentially “glueing” tissue together. These “restrictions” can cause tension, pain, and decreased movement and function. Scar tissue from a surgery or injury, or frozen shoulder are examples of fascial restrictions.

The goal of myofascial release is to work into these restrictions to release the tension and these “glued” tissues, to separate the fibers and allow fluid to once again flow through. This can decrease pain, increase movement, and restore function.