Mike Gillis RMT
Moncton Massage Therapy

21 Liberty Cres

Moncton, NB E1A 6H5

(506) 227-5631

mikegillisrmt@gmail.com

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What Is Fascia? (Orange Explanation)

What Is Fascia?

what is fascia
Fascia vs Myofascia

It is like a big spider web of connective tissues that encompass your whole body, under your skin, around and through your muscles and organs, it’s what holds your fluids in place.

Another common way to look at fascia is by looking at an orange. When you peel an orange you see the white stuff on the inside of the peel – this is fascia, holding each piece of the orange together is fascia, holding each little sac of fluid, preventing it from all just spilling out – is fascia.

Here are some good videos that I found that goes into more detail
Fascia Explained with an Orange
Unlock Your Fascia – What Is It & Why You Need to Protect It
Fascia & The Mystery of Chronic Pain

Additional Resources
The Science of Stretching: Fascia, Fascia Everywhere
10 Ways to Keep Your Fascia Healthy so Your Body Moves Pain-Free

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