Fascia technique Munich:
Professional pain treatment for connective tissue

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Derived from the Latin word “fascia” (ligament, bandage, bandage), the term refers to connective tissue. The fascia technique is used to treat tight muscles or misalignments and tendon irritation. This technique involves the visible displacement of the subcutis, skin, muscles and fascia in relation to each other. It is used to improve tissue elasticity and mobility, in particular to loosen adhesions. The method is applied longitudinally and transversely to the pathological tissue structure.

What are fasciae?

Fascia is found throughout the body, in the skin, bones, cartilage, tendons, organs and muscles, including the spinal cord and brain. The fine mesh of fascia envelops and penetrates these parts of the body. Without fascia, bones would lose their support, muscles would lose their shape and organs would tumble around inside the body. They contract independently of muscles and organize their power transmission or store energy. Fasciae also contain pain receptors and movement sensors.

What functions do fasciae have in the body?

The connective tissue is the largest sensory organ in the human body and is closely linked to the autonomic nervous system. It continuously sends signals to the brain. Fascia enables us to perceive our own body, coordinate movements and has an emotional memory. They store pain, all experiences and react to stress factors in the same way as nerves. If fasciae stick together in superficial regions, this hardening can be felt or palpated.

Areas of application

• Acute pain (torn ligaments, sprains, incorrect movements, sports accidents)
• Chronic pain (back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, restricted mobility)
• Performance enhancement (professional sport, recreational sport)

Fascia therapy for back pain

Fasciae react extremely sensitively to all kinds of stimuli, be it too much sport, overload, stress or lack of exercise. Under adverse conditions, the elastic fasciae become matted or stick together and send warning signals to the muscles – causing them to release inflammatory substances. The lumbar fascia is the largest fascia in the body and lies above the pelvis. It connects the buttocks with the back and thigh muscles. It is usually responsible for back pain.

Fascia & Fitness

“If you move, you don’t get stuck.” Movement stimulates the body to replace old fascia cells with supple and new ones. Springy, elastic movements such as dancing, jumping and skipping as well as long-chain stretches have a particularly stimulating effect. In complementary physiotherapy, this defines stretching exercises that involve the calves, thighs, buttocks, back, legs and soles of the feet.

Origin fascia technique

The roots of the fascia technique can be found in connective tissue massage. Therapy devices such as the suction cup intensified the effect. Classically, the massage is performed using the thumbs, palms and fingertips. The treatment can lead to active reactions of the nerves and the manually applied pressure can cause pain. A physical resonance that supports the healing process and is extremely efficient.

Structure of fasciae

Fasciae and thus the entire connective tissue consist mainly of elastin and collagen. The latter are proteins that are arranged as fibers and ensure a fabric with high tensile strength. The higher the collagen content in the tissue, the firmer it is. At the same time, the elastin in the connective tissue ensures maximum elasticity. Together, the two proteins are structured like a close-meshed network. Lymphatic and blood vessels run through the muscle sheath and supply the fascia with nutrients.

What tasks do fasciae perform?

Fasciae form the outermost layer of skin and encompass countless muscles at these points. Their position in the body gives them the ability to be particularly slippery and elastic. This allows muscles to glide past each other smoothly. This “displacement layer” separates fasciae from other structures and allows movements to take place in all directions without any problems. Fasciae assume the important barrier function against inflammatory processes. Their separating layer prevents inflammation from penetrating into deeper regions of the body and spreading.

Plantar fasciitis – special form of plantar fasciitis

If the sole of the foot burns, this pain is often caused by inflammation of the tendon plate (plantar fascia). The transition from the plantar fascia to the calcaneus is affected. This irritation manifests itself as heel pain, which becomes more and more intense with strain or pressure. A tendon plate assumes the function of providing stability and support for the entire sole of the foot. Compared to other fascial structures in the body, the plantar fascia consists of firm tissue – ideal for statics and the arch of the foot.

Why do fasciae stick together?

“If you move, you don’t get stuck.” A lack of exercise and the resulting reduced supply of nutrients is the most common cause of a hardened, adhered or twisted fascia structure. The lymphatic system does not have its own mechanism for draining the lymphatic fluid. Transport takes place passively by tensing neighboring muscles, provided these are sufficiently used. A lack of movement results in a build-up of lymphatic fluid and fasciae can no longer be adequately supplied with nutrients.

Disease patterns

Thickened or adhered fasciae send out various stimuli. In addition to a lack of fluids and exercise, other possible causes include stress, overwork and incorrect strain. If the connective tissue hardens, this severely restricts freedom of movement. If the body experiences stress, the fascia sends signals to the muscles – inflammatory substances are released and symptoms such as pain arise. This results in a relieving posture, which exacerbates the problem and leads to overloading in other areas. Particularly affected: the back muscles.

Do health insurance companies cover the costs of fascia technique physiotherapy?

Treatment with the fascia technique in our physiotherapy practice in Munich is suitable for chronic pain, but is unsuitable for acute treatment (broken bones, torn ligaments). If physiotherapy treatments are prescribed by a doctor, the statutory health insurance fund pays for the prescribed service. Depending on the scope of the service catalog, private health insurance companies cover the costs in full. Do you have questions about clarifying your health insurance benefits? Contact us with confidence, we will be happy to help and advise you.