What is Fascia?

Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue surrounding every muscle, organ, bone, blood vessel, and nerve fibre and holds it in place. Fascia also has nerves that is almost as sensitive as skin.

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Facia Adhesions

• Healthy fascia is hydrated, continuous and pain free with movement

• If the continuous line gets disrupted/taught – this is when the collagen fibres of the fascia build up and become stiff or locked. Movement is now more difficult and can be painful.

• One restriction can lead to another down the chain.

• Example is if you have an ankle injury. This can lead to dysfunction in your hip based on the compensation – causing back pain. Addressing the fascial network can have a cascading effect on tension in the body.

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When do Fascia Adhesions Occur?

These tend to occur after an injury, surgery, repetitive movement, or lack of movement.