Concepts
Fascia lexicon
The core terms that recur across research, clinic, and movement — briefly explained.
- Densification Clinic
- Thickening of loose connective tissue as hyaluronan grows sticky — an early, reversible step toward pain and stiffness.
- Fascial adhesion Clinic
- An area where adjacent fascial layers have lost their glide — often after injury, inflammation, or immobilisation.
- Manual therapy Clinic
- Hands-on therapy that changes fascia's hydration, glide, and sensory tone — not by ‘breaking up’ tissue.
- Myofascial release Clinic
- A manual technique that seeks softer tissue response via slow, sustained pressure.