MyoFascial Stretch
WHAT IS MFS?
Fascia is the connective tissue that runs through all of the different systems of the body acting as a network between nerves, organs, muscles, skin, etc. The journal, Scientific Reports, officially declared your ‘Interstichum’ or fascia a new organ just this past April of 2018, so its not a widely known practice. It continues to grow in popularity in both the fitness and scientific worlds as a breakthrough in how we understand and approach physical health.
Myo means muscle, so we are specifically dealing with the connective tissue or fascia that envelops the skeleto-muscular system. Think of muscle having an elastic quality, while the quality of fascia is plastic, a thin plastic 3 dimensional web that spirals through each muscle. As you stretch your fascia, like plastic, it permanently holds that shape. Returning the fascia to its original length allows the muscles to fire properly.
If you want to see a real change in your flexibility and range of motion, you have to address its fascia.
FOR THOSE WITH PAIN: Injury, trauma, poor posture or impaired biomechanics may cause the fascial system to tighten, putting abnormal pressure on muscles, nerves, blood vessels, bones, organs and the brain. This can result in a variety of symptoms including pain, restriction of motion, and structural misalignment, impairing both daily functioning and athletic performance. When completed properly, MFS removes this abnormal pressure on sensitive structures and allows the body to return to optimal function.
MFS CLASSES
I often incorporate MFS into my private and duets as a compliment the Pilates practice.
MFS on its owns is an active form of stretching. I often begin with some manual techniques such as skin rolling, cupping, and other fascial manipulations to encourage the best possible results. Once you are more in touch with what your fascia feels like, you will immediately understand how it changes the quality of your muscles.
MyoFascial Stretch is an active form of stretching that teaches you how to manipulate your fascia. It is designed to target every muscles in the body while teaching you to control and create space space in all of your joints.
