Have you been told that you have to “live with the pain” or that the “pain is all in your head”? Do you feel exhausted or run down much of the time? Have you had to alter or change your lifestyle because of your pain? Do you find yourself pulling away from friends and family because you are too tired or in too much pain to visit?

Do you have any of the following:

• Back Pain
• Headaches
• Neck Pain
• Sports Injuries
• Chronic Pain
• Disc Problems
• Migraines
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Adhesions
• Carpal Tunnel
• Jaw Pain (TMJ)
• Painful Scars
• Scoliosis
• Women’s Health Issues

Fascial Restrictions and Injury

Much of the pain and dysfunction of these and many more conditions can be directly related to the connective tissue of our bodies known as fascia. Once thought to have no purpose other than to separate our muscles into groups, it is now recognized as an important system that covers every cell, connecting them in a fiber optic web.

“Fascia plays an important role in the support and function of our bodies, since it surrounds and attaches to all structures. In the normal healthy state, the fascia is relaxed and wavy in configuration. It has the ability to stretch and move without restriction. When one experiences physical trauma, emotional trauma, scarring or inflammation, however, the fascia loses its pliability. It becomes tight, restricted and a source of tension to the rest of the body. Trauma, such as a fall, car accident, whiplash, surgery or just habitual poor posture and repetitive stress injuries has cumulative effects on the body. The changes trauma causes in the fascial system influences comfort and function of our body. Fascial restrictions can exert excessive pressure causing all kinds of symptoms producing pain, headaches or restriction of motion. Fascial restrictions affect our flexibility and stability, and are a determining factor in our ability to withstand stress and perform daily activities.”

Excerpt from the website of John F. Barnes, internationally recognized physical therapist, lecturer, author and authority on Myofascial Release.