Stretching & Muscle Fascia

Muscle Fascia is the connective tissue that runs throughout your body, between the muscles and the skin.  The fascia holds muscles together, keeps each muscle separate so that they can work independently, and allows the muscles to move smoothly against each other.  Therefore it is important to keep it well stretched; making it flexible and loose.

To allow free movement and to prevent stiffness or tightness, regular stretching and drinking water, will help keep the fascia from seizing up and promotes wider range of motion.

There are many stretching techniques for different parts of your body.  Many are fast and easy, so they can be done while waiting in line, at the office, or while watching TV.  Please make an appointment with the RMT to discuss what works best for you, your body type, and/or injury.

John Li, Registered Massage Therapist