Fascia
Getting Deep into Your Fascia You might have heard your massage therapist talking about working on your fascia and connective tissues – ever wondered what they were talking about? Fascia is another name for the fibrous connective tissues all over your body. There are three main types of fascia; superficial fascia, which is mainly found in the skin. Deep fascia surrounds your muscles, bones, nerves, and blood vessels, and visceral fascia is mainly associated with the internal organs. We’re dealing with your deep fascia – the connective tissue surrounding your muscles and muscle groups for massage purposes. What Does Muscle Fascia Do? It’s the connective tissue responsible for holding muscles together and keeping them where they should be. It also helps to separate individual muscles within their groups so that they can work independently, and it provides a lubricated surface that allows the muscles to move smoothly against each other. Suppose you’re inactive for ...