Fascia is a band or layers of connective tissue, mostly comprised of collagen, which lies beneath the skin and attaches, stabilizes, engages, and separates muscles and other internal organs. These layers are integrated and interconnected within bands that runs from the bottom of the feet to top of the head.
When any area of this fascia, from head to toe becomes tight or irritated, it losses some functional capacity. The body must compensate usually by contracting and stiffening. This often results in tension across the body to other areas. This is how tight hamstring muscles can cause back pain or knee pain can affect the hips, neck and shoulders.
There are many individual exercises and techniques, that can stretch and release tension of the fascia trains throughout the human body. Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga and Pilates are methods of stretching and strengthening the fascia as preventative or post-injury low impact exercises.
Jim Moltzan has been teaching Qigong, Tai Chi, Taoist Yoga, martial arts and various other alternative methods of fitness for over 35 years. He also offers classes on Mondays & Fridays at the Winter Park Presbyterian Church. Also available for Group or Private lessons in Wekiva as well as lectures/seminars.
Contact at www.MindAndBodyExercises.com or call 407-234-0119.
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