What is Fascia & Myofascial Release?
Fascia comprises a system of connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and organ of the body-all the way down to the cellular level. Fascia is a specialized system of the body that has an appearance similar to a spider's web or a sweater. It is very densely woven, covern and penetrating every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein, as well as all of our internal organs including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord. The most interesting aspect of the fascial system is that it is not just a system of separate coverings. Similar to the yarn of a sweater, fascia is one continuous structure that exists from head to toe without interruption. Through fascia, each part of your entire body is connected to every other part of of your body.
Any kind of restriction on the fascial tissue-trauma, asymmetric posture or inflammation-can create a binding of the fascia, resulting in pressure on the nerves, muscles, bones or organs. Myofascial release involves gentle, hands-on, sustained pressure to the restricted connective tissue. Used to eliminate pain and restore mobility, myofascial therapy also includes education in proper body mechanics and movement and enhancement of posture, flexibility and strength. The focus of this therapy is on the cause of the injury or trauma, not the symptoms. This is the reason that myofascial release works so well in conjunction with Pilates. The myofascial sessions can help you to improve your body awareness and allow you to feel more into your body. The improved flexibility will allow you to perform at a new level in the Pilates sessions.
For more information on how you can experience Myofascial Release Therapy, please contact us at 303.649.2165.
