Fascia is a thin, elastic, tough, cling-film like substance that wraps around many structures within the body including muscles and organs, providing support and reducing friction during movement, however this particular soft tissue can become restricted (tacked down onto itself),  due to many factors including disease, overuse, trauma, inactivity or infections. This can then result in pain, muscle tension and restricted blood flow. By applying sustained pressure into the fascial connective tissue restrictions, this can  successfully eliminate pain, release tightness, increase flexibility and restore motion and balance.

I normally incorporate fascial release work at the end or start of sports massage therapy, but this can be down as a stand alone treatment or with stretching, other muscle energy techniques and acupuncture.