Weakened fascia, not just poor muscle tone, is often behind back pain, Hedley says. Sometimes the misalignment is in the fascia near the ankles and hips, he says, which pulls everything off balance.

Fascia: A layer of connective tissue that plays an active role in the body. It supports tissues and organs, lessens friction, or eases muscle tension. Learn more in this guide.

In recent years, the concept of caring for one’s fascia — the tough, flexible tissue that surrounds and connects muscles, bones and organs like cling wrap — has permeated fitness and ...

But scar tissue develops in a crisscross, haphazard way, which limits your muscles’ ability to lengthen and contract. And as it thickens, it can leave hard-to-loosen adhesions in the fascia that ...

And next to muscle and bones, researchers note fascia has received only “minor attention” because it was long thought to be passive tissue. Fascia takes many forms, from stretchy to stiff.

Necrotizing fasciitis is a surgical diagnosis characterized by friability of the superficial fascia, dishwater-gray exudate, and a notable absence of pus. This and other necrotizing soft-tissue ...

Saturday, June 1, 2019 Sue Hitmann's MELT Method technique helps roll out stress and pain ...

A fasciotomy is a procedure that involves cutting into the fascia, a layer of connective tissue that encases muscles and other tissues. It is done to relieve built-up pressure inside muscle ...