Fascial release bodywork
A gentle yet profoundly deep and effective form of bodywork, for the treatment of chronic injuries, pain and reduced mobility.
Using gentle techniques, the practitioner aims to create a safe environment to facilitate change and support the client to process and reintegrate long held physical restrictions and emotions held within the fascia.
Fascia-informed bodywork is particularly helpful for:
chronic pain conditions
scar tissue
joint pain
reducing pain and restriction
inflammatory issues
people who have tried everything (fascial release can provide a welcome relief from pain and discomfort)
All our life experiences are held in our tissue memory: the good and the bad, all our accidents and injuries, our heartbreaks as well as our joy. And all these are expressed in our posture, our movement, our bodily sensations, our expressions and restrictions.
How it works
A skilled practitioner is able to feel the areas of restriction under their hands and follow the lines of tension to help the tissue release. Some techniques are more direct, but never forceful.
The dense areas start to rehydrate and plump up, the fibres begin to untangle and fluid movement is improved. This not like deep tissue or sports massage, the tissue is not being forced - it’s not a ‘no pain, no gain’ kind of approach. It is more permissive, allowing the body to do what it needs to do to reorganise and heal itself and I believe it is way more effective.
By reducing inflammation and tension in an area, more space is created and the tissue can function better. The blood and lymph can flow more easily, carrying nutrients and removing toxins.