What is this?

Upledger:

Fascia is a connective tissue which is derived embryologically from mesoderm. It is composed primarily of collagenous and elastic fibers, Fibroblasts and fibrocytes are always present. Fascia exits in dynamic equilibruim.

... Our research suggests that fascia may serve in an electrical conduction capacity and therefore that fascial contraction may interfere with its electrical conductivity coefficient. Localized pain and tissue devitalization may be produced as a result.

From a functional point of view, the body fascia may be regarded as a single and continuous laminated sheet of connective tissue. This laminated sheet extends without interruption from the top of the head to the tips of the toes. It contains pockets which allows for the presence of the viscera, the visceral cavities, the muscles and the skeletal structures. It also contains concentrically placed tubes which allow for the passage of the central nervous system, the vertebral column and related structures. The fascia varies in character in response to the demands placed upon it by the body which it serves.

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Dr. Carol J. Phillips, Dynamic Body Balancing

The Fascia is the white membrane we must cut through when separating the skin of a chicken from the meat. That seran wrap-like covering encases every muscle and organ of the body as it flows continuously from a muscle into the periosteum of the bone and back out again to encase another muscle and/or organ. If the body endures a torsional, insult, the fascia will become tight and restricted, which will then restrict the flow of blood, nerves or energy meridians within that muscle or organ. Long-term restrictions may result in thick fibrous areas within the fascia that will cause dysfunction and eventually disease within the system of the body.

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Why is fascia important?

Fascia is a continuous layered web of connective tissue that surrounds all organs, glands, muscles, nerves, and even oral structures. It influences the function of your cranial nerves and even your central nervous system. Both physical and emotional trauma tighten the fascial web by putting pressure onto the nerves ,blood and lymph, muscles, organs, and bones. When we release the fascial tension it allows everything to move freely and optimizes the flow of your cerebral spinal fluid to help nourish and cleanse toxins from your body.

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What conditions can fascial bodywork help with?

Babies with: Oral restrictions (tethered oral ties, pre/post release), Feeding difficulties, Reflux, Colic, Torticollis, Plagiocephaly, Poor sleep, Constipation

Children and Adults with: Headaches/Migraines, Scoliosis, Neck pain, Concussions, Sinus conditions Asthma, Bed-wetting, Anxiety, TMJ/ Clenching/ Grinding, ADHD/ Learning disorders, Digestive issues, Scars.

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I'm an adult, why are you asking me about my birth as an infant?

Fascial strain can be tracked all the wasy back to you in your mothers womb. As a fascial therapist it helps to know your mother's pregnancy was and if there was any complications or traumas during that time. It also helps to know if there was trauma during your birth. For example, many babies are born with the cord wrapped around the neck. This can cause significant fascial tension and even trauma to a body. The way you may store your trauma is different from someone else, but this is one puzzle piece to releasing it. Other traumas could be falls, orthodontics, surgeries, car accidents, emotional trauma, ect.

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