Fascia

Fascia is an all-encompassing and interwoven system of fibrous connective tissue. It is a protective layer that surrounds our entire body, as well as every organ and muscle, protecting them from external injury. Fascia also plays an important role supporting the musculoskeletal system, enabling us to perform basic activities such as standing up from a sitting position, walking, jumping and running. Blood vessels, nerves and muscles are surrounded and permeated by fascia, allowing them to move smoothly in relation to each other. Adhesions and deformities of the fascia can lead to poor circulation, restricted nerve impulses, reduced flexibility and limited range of motion, as well as many other physical ailments.

A lot of pain, tightness and discomfort unnecessarily result from fascial deformities. Fascia deformities can pull, twist and squeeze the body in uncomfortable tension. When fascia is tight, it can compress nerves and impede the conduction of nerve impulses. Venous and arterial vessels run through the fascia. If the fascia is tight or sticky, this leads to restrictions in blood flow, meaning that less oxygen and nutrients reach the cells, and metabolic products have difficulty draining away. This can result in cold hands and feet, changes in skin color, swelling, etc.

Structural Integration

Structural integration is a method of working with the body that combines manipulation of connective tissue with movement re-education. Through a series of sessions (usually 10 or 12), the goal is to integrate the body's structure and improve the interrelationship of its segments in space, which facilitates functioning in a gravitational field.

The goal of structural integration is to lengthen, stretch and soften connective tissues to balance the body's tensegrity, restore optimal alignment, allow freedom of movement and make the patient feel "at home" in their body. Tissue manipulation focuses on connective tissue, particularly fascia.

A lot of pain, tightness and discomfort unnecessarily result from fascial deformities. Fascia deformities can pull, twist and squeeze the body in uncomfortable tension. When fascia is tight, it can compress nerves and impede the conduction of nerve impulses. Venous and arterial vessels run through the fascia. If the fascia is tight or sticky, this leads to restrictions in blood flow, meaning that less oxygen and nutrients reach the cells, and metabolic products have difficulty draining away. This can result in cold hands and feet, changes in skin color, swelling, etc.