01/19/2026
I was into fascia before fascia was cool… I have been absolutely mesmerized by fascia and it’s soft tissue and movement interplay since 2008. It changed everything in practice for me in my occupational Therapy career, and has been the foundation of my massage practice.
Fast forward to 2023 through current day- learning varied ways to approach fascia has completely engulfed my every day. It’s absolutely fascinating!!
In 2026, this is one additional form of practice I look forward to bringing to the table-
Supported by the best, taught by the best and keeping the best on my 6- Lenawee County will continue to experience optimal practice at Avodah!
Want to know where fascia science is headed? A 2025 research review just mapped it out for us. 🗺️
Researchers looked at hundreds of fascia studies to figure out what's coming next. Here's what they found...
Future research will focus on two big areas:
1. How fascia affects the way we move, and its role in chronic pain - especially as we age.
2. New imaging technology is changing everything. Advanced ultrasound and MRI techniques now let doctors actually see fascia problems. We're not just guessing anymore - we can measure specific tissue changes.
Here's what that means:
Scientists are confirming that fascia isn't passive wrapping. It's biologically active tissue that can generate pain signals.
When fascia develops problems like getting thick and sticky (densification), forming scar-like tissue (fibrosis) or becoming inflamed - it activates pain sensors.
These tissue changes create ongoing pain, not just temporary discomfort.
This is why chronic pain can persist even when nothing shows up as "damaged" on traditional scans.
The fascia itself has measurable changes causing real symptoms.
This research validates that manual therapy and movement-based work aren't just making you "feel better."
They're addressing actual, measurable tissue dysfunction.
The science is finally catching up to what bodyworkers have been seeing in practice for decades - fascia restrictions are real, they cause pain and working with fascia can create measurable change.
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