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- Article29 Nov 2016
Fascia Lines are the intersections of the body
The concept of Fascia Lines is a great way to understand how the body functions and how treatment can be optimized to increase mobility and functionality. The main principle is th…
Axel Bohlin, Tom Myers9 min - 5 Dec 2016
Scar tissue
As the body builds scar tissue after damage to the skin, scar tissue build up in the Fascia inside the body when it is damaged. Therefore, we can get a chronic reduction in moveme…
Camilla Ranje Nordin1 min - 5 Dec 2016
Lack of Sulphur and Vitamin C
Fascia has different firmness depending on how well the collagen is deposited into the tissue.
Camilla Ranje Nordin1 min - 5 Dec 2016
Shock absorption
Thanks to the linked connective tissues, we can absorb a shock throughout the body. A blow to the foot from a stone can thus provide an impact at the end of that connective chain,…
Camilla Ranje Nordin1 min - 5 Dec 2016
Injuries
One can distinguish between damage caused by wear and strain and injuries that come from external trauma or accidents. An uncertain cause on the scale is the accidents that occur…
Camilla Ranje Nordin5 min - 5 Dec 2016
Straining – Lumbago
Lumbago follows the same pattern as hyper-extension. We usually have built up tension and stiffness that eventually impair the reaction of the nerves and muscles of the rigid area.
Camilla Ranje Nordin2 min - 5 Dec 2016
Hyper-extension
In places where the body has become stiff and numb the nervous system cannot signal the situation as quickly as it should so that we can control our movements.
Axel Bohlin1 min - Article19 Dec 2016
Fluid flow in the fascia & how it is affected by treatment & vibrations
Recently, a German researcher showed that the connective tissue in a human transports 15 l of water in 48 hours, which is a relatively large amount compared to for example the amo…
Axel Bohlin, Robert Schleip1 min - Article28 Feb 2017
Why Fascia is still relatively unknown
Here are three major reasons why the Fascia’s central importance to the body’s functionality is not nousehold knowledge. It might be helpful to bare these in mind when relating to…
Axel Bohlin3 min - Article29 Mar 2017
Strolling under the skin: How does it look inside a living body?
Strolling under the skin is a fascinating journey inside a living body. With small camcorders, Dr. Jean Claeude Guimberteau has managed to capture how Fasica actually looks in a l…
Axel Bohlin1 min - Article5 Apr 2017
Hypermobility
Hypermobile people build up enormous tension in their muscles that give painful tension in the joint, and they often get nerves pinched.
The Fascia Guide8 min - Article19 May 2017
New Fascia Research has taken us back to an observing stage
The new discoveries and knowledge about Fascia has taken us back to an observing stage – we have to investigate our surroundings to get an understanding for what to measure.
Axel Bohlin, Heike Jäger1 min