Fascial System Shortening Part 2
The last blog regarding the Fascial System or Network dealt mainly with proper nutrition, hydration and supplementation of your soft tissue. The highlights were calcium, magnesium and potassium teamed with dark green leafy veggies and proper hydration.
This article focuses on making structural changes via: Myofascial release techniques, Rolfing, Deep Tissue Massage, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue techniques, et. al. which all primarily focus on the fascia of the musculoskeletal system either directly or indirectly.
- Fascia and Tensegrity – defined as…Fascia is the fascinating biological fabric and glue that holds us together. Tensegrity is a model for understanding the geometry of the body, on both a micro- and macro- scale, that leads to many new insights in terms of body connectivity, the relation between stability, structure and movement and how this relates to proper Function and Biomechanics.
This seemingly new Fascial Awareness, if you will, is gaining greater and greater popularity and acceptance in the U.S. as performed by massage therapists (Rolfers, Deep tissue etc), chiropractors, physical therapists, strength coaches, trainers, Osteopaths, etc. etc.
The importance of the Fascial Anatomy and proper FUNCTIONALITY is paramount to any and all musculoskeletal related pain, dysfunction, lack of performance, recurring injuries etc. If your therapist or physician is not accounting for the Fascial System in your treatment protocol, you may want to find someone who does.
The treatments/ ways to effect the Fascia System are many and diverse.
Rolfing, Deep Tissue massage (and others) use the therapist hands primarily as way to ‘manipulate’ the Fascia.
Yoga and others, teach specific myofascial stretches for the Fascial Anatomy (whether you know it or not!) With the most specific, in my opinion, being the Myofascial Stretching taught by French Osteopath/Medical Doctor Guy Voyer who promotes educating the patient/client in how to specifically alter their Fascia with prescribed stretches and exercises to promote superior Functionality and Structure!
If you are reading this and are in the Southern California Region, I offer you to call and make an appointment at Stark Sports Med. Group and see if your recurring injury(s) are a result of imperfect fascia! 949-722-7070
If you are outside the area, please take the time to research your therapist or physicians to make sure that the Fascia is accounted for in your treatment plan!
Jason W. Amstutz DC, RTP, CCSP
Clinic Director @ STARK
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