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Fascia is a web of tissue that surrounds and infuses
all the muscles, organs and bone as well as each individual
cell in the body, providing protection and allowing
communication.
Within minutes of assuming a bad posture, the body will
begin to lay down extra tissue (collagen) to support
that position. So the fascia will thicken in that area,
holding the pattern of that posture. When fascia becomes
stuck and dehydrated, it causes restrictions in the
movement and fluidity of muscles and soft tissue, creating
pain and discomfort.
Because fascia is a continuous matrix throughout the
body, a restriction in one part will affect every part.
So pain is often experienced in a different part of
the body to the source of the problem.
Myofascial techniques can help us unwind patterns, and
create freedom of movement where we are stuck, removing
the underlying causes of pain and stiffness. As we do
so, emotions and memories which have been held in the
body’s tissues may also surface and be released.
As with massage myofascial treatment takes place with
the recipient unclothed although undergarments can be
kept on.
The techniques are applied slowly with little or no
oil to ensure for a good with the tissue.
Myofascial release techniques include gentle sustained
pressure and stretching.
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