"Tight fascia" refers to the condition where the connective tissue (fascia) in our body becomes too rigid or tense. It can cause discomfort, pain, or limited mobility, as the tightness restricts movement and blood flow.
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So when he gets back to regular training he is no longer fighting the restrictions
of tight fascia, meaning he has more room to grow.
Massage therapy breaks down scar tissue,
releases tight fascia, lengthens shortened muscles, promotes lymphatic drainage, flushes toxins from oxygen - deprived muscles and can temporarily make joints unstable and more vulnerable.
This becomes even more important if you are an office worker, as sitting for long periods
causes tight fascia and muscles to be in a rigor mortis like state.
The process relieves pain caused by shin splints and IT band syndrome, both of which are very common in runners, and more generally, usually clears up problems caused
by tight fascia and muscles.
Interlace your fingers with your toes while using your hand to bend and stretch your foot, noticing how all
that tight fascia opens up.
This will also release
the tight fascia that surrounds muscles and promote maximum muscle growth.
Doing daily stretching exercises also help to stretch out
tight fascia.
Another exercise you can do when you're sitting at your desk with your shoes off is to place your feet on a tennis ball and roll the ball back and forth underneath your foot to loosen up
the tight fascia.
Foam rolling the calf muscle and muscles in the anterior lower leg will loosen up
tight fascia and muscles that lead to ankle tightness.