01/28/2026
GRASTON —> FASCIA 💪🏼
Fascia provides the internal framework for your body. Without it, your muscles would just be "puddles" of protein. It wraps muscles into groups, keeping them in their proper place so they don't rub against each other or get tangled.
How to keep it healthy:
• Hydration: Fascia is mostly water; if you're dehydrated, it becomes brittle.
• Varied Movement: Linear exercise (like a treadmill) isn't enough; fascia loves "bouncy" movements, stretching, and rolling.
• Foam Rolling: This helps "re-hydrate" the tissue by squeezing old fluid out and letting fresh fluid rush back in.
How does Graston Technique work on fascia?
• Detection: Stainless steel tools act like a "stethoscope" to find "gritty" adhesions or scar tissue that hands might miss.
• Micro-trauma: Creates controlled, minor irritation to "restart" the body’s natural healing response and increase blood flow.
• Mechanical Realignment: Physically breaks up tangled collagen fibers ("knotty" fascia), allowing tissues to slide and glide smoothly again.
• Neural Reset: Stimulates nerve endings to reduce pain and tell "guarding" muscles to relax.
• The Result: Immediate improvement in range of motion and long-term tissue remodeling. 👏🏼
