What is Myofascia?

Fascia, or myofascia is the dynamic connective tissue which surrounds all of your muscles, covers your bones, and connects all organs in between. Myofascia can best be described as a complete body suit which runs from the top of your head down to the bottom of your toes. Like yarn in a sweater the entire body is connected to every other part of the body by the fascia. It is a continuous weave of material. Like a pull in a sweater, damage to an area of fascia can effect other distant areas in your body, even years later.  Perhaps you have encountered fascia when removing the skin from a chicken breast, the silvery tissue between the skin and the muscle is fascia. 

In its normal, healthy state the body's fascia is relaxed and soft. It has the ability to stretch and move without restriction.  When you experience physical trauma or inflammation, the body lays down more fascia to protect the area.  Over time, these extra layers can become tight, restrictive, and a source of tension throughout the rest of your body.  An effective treatment for this is Myofascial Release.