What is Fascia?
Simply put, fascia is the connective tissue of the body, but in fact it is a common name for the soft and flexible tissue that envelops and connects the entire muscular system and internal organs of the human body.
Fascia is made up of several thin, tough layers of collagen-based fibrous connective tissue found throughout the human body, with a liquid substance called hyaluronic acid in between. This acid acts as a lubricant and allows the layers of fascia to move and slide one on top of the other.
Fascia covers individual muscles, muscle bundles within individual muscles, groups of muscles, blood vessels and nerves. It ties these structures together to stay close to each other.
Fascia is a tissue that connects the skeletal and muscular systems, the circulatory system and the nervous system. It runs along the entire body from the top of the head to the tips of the toes. Like cartilage, ligaments and tendons, it contains tightly packed bundles of wavy collagen fibers that are arranged in an organized and parallel manner.
What are the common causes of pain?
The causes are numerous and varied: stressful situations that cause a reaction of continuous muscle contraction, hormonal disorders, changes in menopause, metabolic changes, smoking, which causes a decrease in the supply of oxygen to the muscles, cardiovascular diseases, intense physical activity or constant inactivity, structural changes in the body . For example, scoliosis or various orthopedic problems, inappropriate posture in the workplace.
It is important to begin treating the pain as soon as possible to prevent the involvement of additional muscles beyond those initially injured. Myofascial pain that goes untreated, such as in the knee, can develop into pain in the lower back, the other leg, and later even in the neck.
