What Is Fascia and Why Should You Care?

What Is Fascia and Why Should You Care?

Ever woken up feeling stiff for no good reason? Or had that niggling ache that just won’t go away, even though you’ve rested? The culprit might not be your muscles or joints—but your fascia.

What is fascia?

Fascia is a thin layer of connective tissue that wraps around muscles, bones, nerves, and organs. It holds everything in place and plays a key role in movement, flexibility, and even pain perception.

When fascia becomes tight, stressed, or dehydrated, it can cause stiffness and discomfort—even when everything else seems fine.

Why does it matter?

Fascia is everywhere in the body. If it’s not moving well, neither are you. It can cause pain, limit mobility, and affect posture and performance.

How do we treat fascia at Costa Health?

• Cupping Therapy – uses suction to lift and separate fascia
• Active Release Techniques (ART) – combines movement with manual pressure
• Dry Needling – targets deep fascial trigger points
• Manual Myofascial Release – stretches and softens fascia to restore movement

5 Simple Fascia-Friendly Stretches:

1. Cat-Cow Stretch – mobilises spinal fascia
2. Wall Chest Stretch – opens the shoulders and chest
3. Seated Forward Fold – stretches hamstrings and lower back
4. Side Stretch (Banana Pose) – releases side-body tension
5. Foot Fascia Release – roll a tennis ball under your foot

Want to feel more mobile and pain-free? Book your fascia-focused therapy session today.

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