Fascial Stetch Therapy
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a unique, complete, and complimentary technique of table-based assisted stretching that focuses on the fascia and joint capsule as critical components in reaching maximum flexibility, strength, performance, and pain alleviation.
WHO'S IT FOR?
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Sports / musculoskeletal injuries (e.g. low back pain, stiff calves/hamstrings / gluteals)
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Neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis)
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Acute or chronic pain from motor vehicle collisions
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Overuse / repetitive work-related injuries
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Just about anyone!
WHAT IS FASCIA?
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Fascia is a complex structure of connective tissue formed mostly of collagen that runs from our head to our toes in one continuous layer. It resembles a spider's web and is extremely thickly woven, wrapping around every muscle, bone, nerve, artery, vein, and internal organ.
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As a thread is to a sweater, every portion of the body is ultimately related to another part of the body by fascia.
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Fascia is often compared to seran wrap whereby it smoothly envelopes the structures it covers
WHAT DOES FASCIA DO WHEN IT'S NOT WORKING PROPERLY?
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When the fascia is healthy, it is relaxed and wavy.
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It has the ability to stretch, move, and support without restriction.
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It minimizes the force applied to muscles by reducing friction.
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It ties and stabilizes some structures while allowing others to move over one another without causing damage.
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WHAT ARE THE BENIFITS OF FST?
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Improve posture & muscle function.
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Improve functional range of motion.
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Improve sport-specific performance.
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Increase muscular strength and endurance.
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Reduce muscle tension and risk of injury.
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Increase balance and symmetry of the body.
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Reduce muscular soreness and fatigue.
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Release chemicals, known as endorphins that act as natural pain suppressants.
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Restoration of normal joint space.
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Help treat symptoms associated with osteoarthritis and facet joint dysfunctions.
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Treat conditions such as chronic headaches, plantar fasciitis, and many more musculoskeletal conditions.
What role does Fascial Dysfunction play in the development of pain, stiffness, and tightness?
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Trauma, inflammation, post-surgical procedures, poor posture, and repetitive stress can all cause tension in muscles and connective tissue, resulting in high tensile (tension) pressure.
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Nerves can become compressed if blood flow is restricted.
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An increased sensation of tightness is caused by a lack of appropriate circulation and nutrition.
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Fascial restrictions affect our ability to withstand stress due to impaired stability and flexibility