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Dr. Arnan Sisson PT/ October 24, 2022
I believe Fascia has so much more to do with musculoskeletal pain and injuries than most give it credit for. As I write about a variety of the injuries and conditions we treat in our Montross based physical therapy clinic, a common factor in these discussions will be the role Fascia plays, so it makes sense to give some good information about it up front. We’ll start by explaining what it is.
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What is Fascia?
Fascia is “the soft tissue component of the connective tissue system that permeates the human body. It interpenetrates and surrounds muscles, bones, organs, nerves, blood vessels and other structures. It is an uninterrupted, three-dimensional web of tissue that extends from head to toe, from front to back, from interior to exterior… After injury, it is what creates an environment for tissue repair.”
– Paoletti, Serge (2006). The Fasciae: Anatomy, Dysfunction & Treatment. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press. pp. 151–161.
It is important to note that when Fascia is distorted from its normal arrangement, it restricts the movements of the above-mentioned structures, creating abnormal movement compensations and resulting in limitations and often pain.
These changes in fascia can have a wide variety of causes … everything from a one-time trauma/injury, to repetitive overuse, surgical procedures, and even poor posture.
Luckily, in most cases, Fascia can be manipulated back to a normal or at least more normal arrangement very quickly. When this occurs, there is usually an immediate improvement in range of motion and pain levels.
The pain was so excruciating in my heel I was seriously worried about being able to continue work at the post office.
My physician gave me stretches and massage exercises that didn’t help, and he told me I would probably require surgery for my foot in a few weeks.
I went to this clinic and after one session my pain disappeared! We found my pain was actually coming from my back, and that surgery would have been a waste of money and time.
I feel great now, and even better I didn’t have to do surgery!
Sheila C., Montross
I’ve tried all kinds of shoes; I’ve spent so much money on that stuff. I went to a chiropractor a few times and even did physical therapy once with not much improvement.My back and legs still feel bad. And now I feel like an old lady when I walk. Even my granddaughter holds on tight to me, because she thinks I’m going to fall.Since I’ve been here the sciatica in both legs is completely gone. I can also sit as long as I like, stay independent, and not feel stiff when I get up from a chair!
Ella C., Warsaw
The biggest problem I was having was in the morning. First thing, my back hurt so bad I couldn’t even stand up. I had to sit for 30 minutes before I could even move. I was really scared to move around in the morning, it had a huge negative effect on my life.
I use my exercise and lumbar roll now, and I have zero issues in the morning when getting up. I can now walk down the hall and actually get my coffee pain free. My back feels great, and it’s been a tremendous help for me.
Alleyne D., Colonial Beach
