What is fascia and its function?

What is fascia and its function?

A fascia is a structure of connective tissue that surrounds muscles, groups of muscles, blood vessels, and nerves, binding some structures together, while permitting others to slide smoothly over each other. These collagen fibres are produced by the fibroblasts located within the fascia.

What happens when you release fascia?

Fascial release therapies can help: break down adhesions between the tissues, softens and re-aligns them, free up muscles. allow easier and more effective movement.

How do you break down fascia?

“Things like foam rolling, myofascial work, and manual therapy will help break down the fascia and therefore help a person move more fluidly. However, you can also work directly on your mobility and reap positive reward for your fascia.” Wickham’s program, Movement Vault, is one mobility-specific program.

What is fascia and how is it released?

So How is it Different than Massage? The purpose of myofascial release is to provide the slow, sustained, gentle pressure of human touch to cause soft tissue such as fascia to elongate and return to its normal state, freeing up restrictions and relieving pressure.

What does fascia release feel like?

Many people find myofascial release deeply relaxing and satisfying, often people say it feels like a deep itch is being scratched or that although it might feel uncomfortable at times, it is a grateful pain and the body wants it.

How do I know if I need myofascial release?

If you have muscle soreness from working out and/or from sitting at a desk, a massage could give you the tension release that you need to get rid of the knots and feel better. If you notice persistent pain that doesn’t dissipate even after icing and rest, myofascial release could be a good option.

How long should you hold myofascial release?

Slowly roll the targeted area until the most tender spot is found. Hold on that spot while relaxing the targeted area and discomfort is reduce, between 30 seconds and 90 seconds (1,7).

What is fascia in human body?

Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place. The tissue does more than provide internal structure; fascia has nerves that make it almost as sensitive as skin.