How to Keep Your Fascia Healthy
Why Movement Heals: Unlocking the Power of Fascial Tissue You’ve heard us say it in the gym a hundred times— “Move well, move often.” But what if we told you that your ability to move pain-free, with strength and control, relies on something deeper than muscle? Something woven through your entire body like a web— your fascia . Let’s break down what fascial tissue is, why it matters more than most realize, and how movement keeps it healthy, pliable, and powerful. What Is Fascia? Fascia is the connective tissue that wraps, supports, and connects every structure in your body —muscles, bones, organs, nerves, and blood vessels. Think of it like the strong yet elastic body armor and communication network of your musculoskeletal system. Fascia isn’t just passive wrapping. It’s alive —rich with sensory nerves, capable of contracting, and highly responsive to your lifestyle. It comes in three main layers: Superficial fascia (just beneath the skin) Deep fascia (encasing mu...