The human body is a complicated thing! For years we have concentrated on bone and muscle injuries; ignoring the fascia that holds everything together. It turns out that a “muscle injury” may be related to a fascia adhesion and tightness.
So what is fascia?
Fascia is a dense webbing of densely collagen fibers located just under your skin. Fascia encapsulates and divides muscles, organs, nerves and bones. In fact fascia is found throughout the entire body and it’s job is to protect and connect.
Fascia helps with movement but it can also restrict movement when there are adhesions.
I was made aware of fascia about two years ago when I started working with my coach. My poor posture, lack of flexibility and anterior pelvic tilt were all related to my job and the fascia adhesions that had formed. Not only did we work on strengthening my week core muscles, we worked on releasing the fascial adhesions. My massages consisted of myofascial release – which is more like therapy instead of a relaxing massage. Working on fascial adhesions is a constant activity for both my coach and I.
If you have an injury that is not getting better, consider looking into fascia therapy. Start using a foam roller. A foam roller is something that I use on a daily basis. I am constantly learning about my body and the effects of sitting at my job all day.
For more information on fascia, read the article by Runner’s World on Understanding Your Fascia.
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