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Fascial Stetch Therapy

Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a unique, complete, and complimentary technique of table-based assisted stretching that focuses on the fascia and joint capsule as critical components in reaching maximum flexibility, strength, performance, and pain alleviation.

WHO'S IT FOR?

  • Sports / musculoskeletal injuries (e.g. low back pain, stiff calves/hamstrings / gluteals)

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  • Neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis)

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  • Acute or chronic pain from motor vehicle collisions

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  • Overuse / repetitive work-related injuries

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  • Just about anyone!

WHAT IS FASCIA?

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  • Fascia is a complex structure of connective tissue formed mostly of collagen that runs from our head to our toes in one continuous layer. It resembles a spider's web and is extremely thickly woven, wrapping around every muscle, bone, nerve, artery, vein, and internal organ.

 

  • As a thread is to a sweater, every portion of the body is ultimately related to another part of the body by fascia.

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  • Fascia is often compared to seran wrap whereby it smoothly envelopes the structures it covers

WHAT DOES FASCIA DO WHEN IT'S NOT WORKING PROPERLY?

  • When the fascia is healthy, it is relaxed and wavy.

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  • It has the ability to stretch, move, and support without restriction.

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  • It minimizes the force applied to muscles by reducing friction.

 

  • It ties and stabilizes some structures while allowing others to move over one another without causing damage.

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WHAT ARE THE BENIFITS OF FST?

  • Improve posture & muscle function.

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  • Improve functional range of motion.

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  • Improve sport-specific performance.

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  • Increase muscular strength and endurance.

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  • Reduce muscle tension and risk of injury.

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  • Increase balance and symmetry of the body.

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  • Reduce muscular soreness and fatigue.

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  • Release chemicals, known as endorphins that act as natural pain suppressants.

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  • Restoration of normal joint space.

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  • Help treat symptoms associated with osteoarthritis and facet joint dysfunctions.

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  • Treat conditions such as chronic headaches, plantar fasciitis, and many more musculoskeletal conditions.

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What role does Fascial Dysfunction play in the development of pain, stiffness, and tightness?

  • Trauma, inflammation, post-surgical procedures, poor posture, and repetitive stress can all cause tension in muscles and connective tissue, resulting in high tensile (tension) pressure.

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  • Nerves can become compressed if blood flow is restricted.

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  • An increased sensation of tightness is caused by a lack of appropriate circulation and nutrition.

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  • Fascial restrictions affect our ability to withstand stress due to impaired stability and flexibility

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