WHAT IS FASCIA?
Fascia is a remarkable layer of connective tissue below the skin. Not only does fascia cover all; organs, muscles, and bones, it is also tissue that surrounds all of the cells, nerves, joints, tendons, and ligaments in your body.
WHAT DOES FASCIA DO?
In addition to its mechanical role in the body, fascia also sends sensory information about the state of your body and how it's moving — if movement is restricted or if there's inflammation present, for example. Symptoms of unhealthy fascia can manifest as muscle pain, weakness, or limited range of motion.
WHAT IS FACIAL STRETCHING?
Fascial stretching is a manual therapy method that focuses on the connective tissue system rather than isolated muscle treatment. This involves hands-on therapy between you and a therapist where the therapist manipulates your muscles to stretch your connective muscle tissue, rather than focusing on one muscle at a time.
