Our entire body - every organ, every muscle, every cell - is linked by a matrix of connective tissue called fascia. When it is healthy, fascia is both strong and flexible. It allows us to respond and adapt to both physical and psychological stress and then return to a relaxed state after the stress has passed. Healthy fascia is essential to the vitality of our body, mind and spirit.
However, our fascia is not always healthy. Accidents, injuries, surgeries, poor posture and even psychological stress can cause it to solidify into a hard, dense, inflexible web that locks our body in an unhealthy pattern of physical pain or mental distress. It keeps nutrients from getting to our cells, restricts our movement, pinches nerves and blood vessels, and can even affect our mood and outlook on life!