Fascia

One of the best things you can do for yourself each day is to gently unwind your body and give attention to your fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and supports everything inside you. A great moment to do this is first thing in the morning, before you even get out of bed. If you watch your pets when they wake up, you’ll notice they stretch, yawn, twist, bend, and move in all kinds of natural ways. What they’re doing is releasing their fascia.

Scheduling regular sessions will not only helps you feel your best, but your surgeon will also appreciate that you’re taking such good care of your postoperative recovery. I want to take a moment to talk about why it’s so important to keep up with your breast massage after post-operative surgery, especially if you’ve had breast implants. Regular massage plays a big role in preventing what’s often called “stickiness,” where the connective tissue can start to adhere to the sili

Our muscles can hold tension in many ways through soreness, tenderness, numbness, or even ticklishness. Tight muscles, restricted fascia (the connective tissue that surrounds and supports your muscles), and overactive nerves can all make certain areas feel extra sensitive. Fascia that has hardened or formed adhesions can create sore or ticklish spots, and overactive nerves can heighten that sensation even more.