What Is Fascia And How To Take Care Of It?
Have you ever wondered how your organs stay in place? Have you thought about what connects the muscles, tissues and bones inside your body? Or what causes cellulite?
The answer is fascia.
Once considered unimportant by medical professionals, fascia is now undergoing extensive studies and medical research and may hold the key to innovation in health.
WHAT IS FASCIA?
Fascia is a thin connective tissue membrane, like a spiderweb, located underneath our skin and throughout the body, surrounding our organs and bones.
It’s similar to tendons and ligaments in that it’s made of collagen fibres. This gives it a stretchy texture. Fascia connects our muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments and blood. In short, it’s a vital part of the human body.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Fascia plays a significant role in our posture and movement. When our fascia is healthy, it’s malleable; we can twist, bend, stretch and move easily and without pain.
When it’s unhealthy, it’s tight, brittle and clumpy. It forms knots and adhesions to the muscles, causing pain, limited movement and poor posture.
It’s also believed that fascia plays a role in developing cellulite.
Studies show that fascia can replenish each cell in your body, including ones involved with disease and cancer. This means that caring for your fascia could help you effectively avoid or recover from disease and cancer.
CAUSES OF UNHEALTHY FASCIA
- Injury
- Lack of physical activity
- Overexertion
- Dehydration
- Poor posture
- Stress
- Unhealthy eating
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR FASCIA?
Three of the most important aspects of taking care of yourself and your fascia are getting enough rest, drinking water, and eating healthy food.
Movement stimulates the fascia, so if your work involves a great deal of sitting, it’s important to incorporate exercise, stretching and movement into your life.
You can find relief from fascia stiffness with our massage gun, gua sha and roller. These products stimulate the nervous system in a concentrated way, triggering the relaxation of the fascia. This is a form of myofascial release (often used in massage), which relaxes and heals your fascia.
Heat therapy can also relieve fascia pain – our microwavable heat packs can help there.
CONCLUSION
There is still much to be discovered about the fascia and its essential role within our bodies. However, what is clear is that we need to take care of our fascia to remain healthy and active and fight disease.
Written by Brie Evans
