The term fascia and fascism share the same Latin word root origin, fascia, which means bandage. Fascial tissue is so named because like a bandage, it wraps around and connects structures. Fascism derives from the Latin word fasces, which was a bundle of rods tied together (bandaged) around and axe, and was an ancient Roman symbol of authority. The symbolism of the
Yogis called it “Mula Bandha”, Pilates Trainers called it the ‘Powerhouse“, a more poetic term would be the ‘inner diamond’. Modern movement science has documented the importance of a healthy tonus regulation of the pelvic floor. Yet in the past, training the pelvic floor has been mainly focusing on strengthening the muscular layers. Modern fascia
Fascial training to tonify connective tissues Fascia, the three dimensional body-wide network of muscular connective tissues, is the organ of movement, structure and form. A well-toned body is not only due to its muscular architecture but is also strongly influenced by the resilience of the collagenous fibres within and around the muscles. If these collagenous
Massage therapy has shown potential in reducing blood pressure; however, the psychophysiological pathways and structures involved in this outcome are unclear. Nicole Nelson from University of North Florida, conducted a review to summarize the current knowledge of the mechanisms of massage therapy on blood pressure. The review included the thematic analysis of 27 publications. Based
An increase in tissue blood flow is one of the most acknowledged potential effects of massage; however, actual research studies examining this phenomenon are inconsistent and inconclusive. One possible reason for continued uncertainty regarding this topic is methodology, specifically how tissue blood flow is measured because limitations exist in previously utilized technologies. Researchers from University
Massage after exercise, doesn’t improve circulation to the muscles or removal of lactic acid, researchers in Canada said. “This dispels a common belief in the general public about the way in which massage is beneficial,” Michael Tschakovsky, a professor at Queen’s University in Kingston, said in a statement. The belief that massage aids in the
Massage therapy is commonly used during physical rehabilitation of skeletal muscle to ameliorate pain and promote recovery from injury. Although there is evidence that massage may relieve pain in injured muscle, how massage affects cellular function remains unknown. The discovery provides strong evidence that massage merits further study as a treatment for injuries and chronic
A study from Canada investigated the immediate neurophysiological effects of different types of massage in healthy adults using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). The study suggested that that qualitatively different aspects of massage, such as the nature of human touch, can selectively modulate the activity of certain brain regions. The researchers looked at the problem
We know the unique properties of fascia supporting our body, but now research has shown that fascia canbe used to rebuild human muscle. Sgt. Ron Strang suffered a roadside bomb in Afghanistan that blew off part of his left thigh two years ago. The accident made him wonder if he would ever be able to
Researchers from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center reported that a single massage produced measurable changes in the immune system and endocrine system of healthy adults. The research was conducted in an outpatient research unit in an academic medical center. Medically and psychiatrically healthy adults, 18–45 years old, participated in this study.The study design was a head-to-head, single-session
