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Fascial Manipulation: Unlocking the Mystery of Musculoskeletal Pain

Fascial manipulation is a manual therapy for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. It was developed over 40 years ago by a physical therapist Luigi Stecco. It's no longer thought that fascia is just a general covering of muscles. Fascia actually presents a very specific organization. And through much research, including dissection of three-day [INAUDIBLE] cadavers, all muscles are attached to what are called fascial expansions. Looking at myofascia as a global system rather than singular muscles finally explains why that old ankle injury 10 years ago could be responsible for a chronic knee problem or a hip or low back problem. Fascia is also considered a sensory organ. It's one of chief locations for mechanoreceptors and proprioceptors such as spindle cells, Golgi tendon organs, Ruffini and Pacini. Without fascia gliding smoothly which allows the normal stretching of these receptors, there must be a deficiency in muscle coordination, muscle strength, and eventual pain. There's so much more. For more information, go to www.fascialmanipulation.com. You can go to pubmed.com, look up "fascial manipulation," look up "fascia, Stecco, Carla, Antonio." I have a great website I think called hammer-hands.com where I continually put in new information about the fascial system.

Fascial manipulation is a manual therapy for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain developed by Luigi Stecco. It looks at myofascia as a global system and considers fascia to be a sensory organ. To learn more, visit www.fascialmanipulation.com and pubmed.com, or visit hammer-hands.com for new information on the fascial system.

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Facial manipulation is a manual therapy technique developed by physical therapist Luigi Stecco over 40 years ago. It involves the treatment of musculoskeletal pain by targeting the fascia, which is no longer seen as just a general covering of muscles. Fascia has a specific organization, and research, including cadaver dissections, has revealed that all muscles are attached to fascial expansions.

Viewing the myofascia as a global system rather than individual muscles helps explain how an old ankle injury could lead to chronic knee, hip, or low back problems. Fascia is also considered a sensory organ, housing mechanoreceptors and proprioceptors that play a role in muscle coordination, strength, and pain perception.

For more information on fascial manipulation, you can visit www.fascialmanipulation.com or search for related research on pubmed.com. Additionally, the website hammer-hands.com provides ongoing updates and information about the fascial system.

Fascia: The Key to Unlocking Muscle Movement

Great question. How does fashion get stuck? Well, I'm born and we know that fashion covers everything in the human body. It's a three dimensional complex and it's not just a layer that covers the body. It has very important function in that fashion within the fashion show, all receptors. So, every time when muscle contracts, the receptor is stimulated to tell them body and the central nervous system about what it covers. So, without normal gliding, Treasure of muscles will not work correctly because the receptor is in the fashion. So the fashion gets stuck. The receptor can't be stretched and give the proper information. So how does it get stuck? It gets stuck because between muscle and fascia is what they called loose connective tissue and one of the main substances in loose, connective tissue is high ronon. It's not really high, Raonic assets, not an answer. But this molecule is supposed to be free. Each molecule actually contains about 100 percent of its body weight in water and we call bound higher Runnin and it was not bound, it could be disrupted because of an injury because the post surgery because of poor posture over time. So that what happens is, the molecule actually fragments it actually gets inflamed. Its viscosity in Increases. And because of the increase in viscosity, it loses his ability to Glide and gliding is a real important Concept in the world of fashion fashion has to Glide

Fashion gets stuck when the molecules that make up loose connective tissue become inflamed and increase in viscosity, reducing their ability to glide. This happens due to injuries, surgery, or poor posture over time.

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Fascia becoming stuck is an interesting topic. Fascia is a three-dimensional complex that covers the entire human body, and it serves an important function by housing receptors. These receptors are stimulated when muscles contract, providing information to the body and central nervous system. Without normal gliding of fascia, the communication between muscles and receptors is disrupted.

So, how does fascia get stuck? Between the muscle and fascia, there is loose connective tissue that contains a substance called hyaluronic acid. This molecule is supposed to be free and contains a significant amount of water. However, it can become unbound i.e. lose water and disrupted due to factors like injury, surgery, or poor posture over time. When this happens, the molecule fragments and becomes inflamed, leading to an increase in viscosity. As a result, the fascia loses its ability to glide, which is a crucial concept in the world of fascia.

In summary, fascia becomes stuck when the hyaluronic acid molecule in the loose connective tissue becomes bound and inflamed, causing a loss of gliding ability.

My patellar tendon flares up quite often during exercise. What would you recommend?

Fascial Manipulation: A Global Approach to Treating Patellar Tendon Flares

Hi, I'm my name is Warren Hammer. I am a chiropractor specializing in fascial manipulation. As soon as anyone talks about any area of their body, one approach in fashion manipulation, what I love is that fashion, manipulation is truly a global treatment. For example, you're talking about the patella, Tendon. It's part of the area that transmits the force of contraction from the quadriceps down. And within fashion manipulation, they have found particular areas in the muscles that affect spindle cells. And it just so happens based on tons of research that the spindle cells have to stretch and the stretching could be inhibited by the Especially what it's called, the perimysium which surrounds those points. So we have to look for. We called densification. Start with the history of any patient. In this case, maybe they sprained their ankle and they have problems. Every once in a while maybe late spring, I have a problem. The pelvis, the key factor would be determined particular. Pathways there's at least 10 of them actually there acupuncture points in the fashion show. System actually acupuncture is part of the fascial system. So by looking for particular areas, maybe there's a restricted pivot point on the interior of pathway it would be around the quadriceps and you can find the same thing in the leg. It might find something in the foot based on an old history of a problem and often you check and maybe for a squat or something that hurts them. But often working on, at a particular point, would immediately change the pain, maybe they would have an immediate relief and you would know that possibly The upper section of the lower section of the lower extremity could be involved. It's a little complicated, but it's great to know.

Fascial manipulation is a global treatment approach that looks for densification in particular areas to provide relief. It involves looking at the patient's history, and the acupuncture points within the fascial system can help identify possible restricted pivot points which can be worked on to provide immediate relief.

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If you're experiencing frequent flare-ups of your patellar tendon during exercise, I would recommend considering fascial manipulation. Fascial manipulation is a global treatment approach that can address various areas of the body.

In the case of the patellar tendon, it is part of the area that transmits the force of contraction from the quadriceps. Fascial manipulation focuses on specific areas within the muscles that affect spindle cells. Research has shown that these spindle cells require stretching, which can be inhibited by the perimysium surrounding them.

To determine the specific pathways and areas to target, a comprehensive history is essential. For example, if you had a previous ankle sprain that occasionally causes issues, it may be related. The pelvis is also a key factor to consider. There are at least 10 pathways in the fascial system, some of which correspond to acupuncture points.

By identifying restricted pivot points along these pathways, particularly around the quadriceps and potentially extending to the leg or foot, you can address the issue. Working on a specific point may provide immediate pain relief, indicating involvement in the upper or lower sections of the lower extremity.

While it may seem complex, fascial manipulation can be a valuable approach to alleviate your patellar tendon issues.

Is there a way to get rid of chronic Tendinopathy?

Cracking the Chronic Tendinopathy Code: Friction Massage and PRP Injections Show Promise

Well, chronic tendinopathy probably is chronic tendinosis. Tendinopathy is a general term used to describe either an itis or an osis. And anything over three, four months or so is most likely an osis. As a matter of fact, they have used operative, looked at specimens after surgery for tendinosis and noticed that there weren't any neutrophils or macrophages, or very few, but mostly what they see is degenerated collagen. So the treatment for a lot of problems is to stimulate fibroblasts. Friction massage is a stimulator of fibroblasts. Shockwave therapy and other methods will stimulate fibroblastic proliferation. Eccentric exercise is a great way of stimulating fibroblasts in comparison to concentric type exercises. But this is really a problem. You probably have to use friction massage for at least a month along with exercises. Shockwave therapy can be very beneficial. Frankly, to tell you what I do in some of these cases that I'm not helping is send it, I have a pain doctor that I use and maybe you can find one, but PRP, platelet-rich plasma injections along many times with stem cells to stimulate new collagen could be the ultimate treatment for this type of problem. So good luck. It's not easy.

Chronic tendinopathy is most likely tendinosis and should be treated with friction massage, eccentric exercises, Shockwave therapy, platelet-rich plasma injections, and stem cell injections to stimulate new collagen growth.

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To address chronic tendinopathy, it's important to understand that it is likely chronic tendinosis, as tendinopathy is a broad term encompassing both inflammation (itis) and degeneration (osis). After studying surgical specimens, researchers have found that tendinosis is characterized by degenerated collagen rather than inflammatory cells.

The treatment approach for tendinosis involves stimulating fibroblasts, which can be achieved through various methods. Friction massage is known to stimulate fibroblastic proliferation. Shockwave therapy and eccentric exercises are also effective in promoting fibroblast activity compared to concentric exercises.

For persistent cases, a combination of friction massage and exercises may be necessary for at least a month. Shockwave therapy can also provide significant benefits. In cases where these treatments are not yielding satisfactory results, seeking the assistance of a pain doctor who specializes in PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections and potentially stem cells to stimulate new collagen production could be a viable option.

Dealing with chronic tendinopathy is challenging, but exploring these treatment options and working with a healthcare professional can provide potential solutions. Best of luck in finding relief from this condition.

Is it possible to perform graston technique on yourself? 

DIY Graston Technique: Self-treatment with stainless steel instruments

Yes, it is possible to perform graston technique on yourself grass in. Remember is the name of a company that originally began using these stainless steel instruments. It's we now refer to as instrument, assisted soft tissue mobilization and Of course, you can use it on yourself. We used to joke that you becoming a grass debater and use it on yourself. But why not? Of course, there are certain areas that might be difficult to reach. One of the interesting ways of using this method is to use it with motion. So if you, for example, flex your knee and you feel pain over the superior patella, My Flex the knee and do it. Use the instrument where you feel the pain and you keep flexing and you keep working on the painful area, till the individual can or yourself, can now flex your knee and no longer feel pain. It's one of the methods used in treating with instruments so definitely you can use it on yourself.

Yes, it is possible to use Graston technique on yourself. To do this, use the instrument on areas where you feel pain and keep flexing the area to help loosen up the tissue.

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Yes, it is possible to perform the Graston Technique on yourself. Graston Technique is the name of a company that initially introduced the use of stainless steel instruments for instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. You can definitely use these instruments on yourself. In fact, we used to joke that you could become a Grass Debater and use it on yourself.

While there may be certain areas that are difficult to reach, one interesting way to use this technique is to incorporate motion. For example, if you experience pain over the superior patella when flexing your knee, you can flex your knee and use the instrument on the painful area while continuing to flex and work on it. Keep doing this until you or the individual can flex the knee without feeling any pain.

Using instruments in this manner is a method commonly employed in treating soft tissue issues. So, rest assured, you can definitely use the Graston Technique on yourself.

How does Fascial Manipulation differ from other fascia based techniques like Ortho-Bionomy and Fascial Counterstrain?

Fascial Manipulation: A Unique Approach to Unlocking Fascia's Potential

How does it differ from other fascial-based techniques? I don't know what orthobionomy is. I do know what fascial counter strain is. I do know what myofascial release is. I do know using instrument-assisted technique on so-called fascial areas. But there's something that I have been hearing as far as people talking about fascia that is not recognized. Fascia is a sensory organ, which means it reports to the central nervous system. Now, how does this happen? The reason it happens is because most of the receptors, and I would also say nociceptors, happen to be in the fascia. So, therefore, if the fascia is stuck, if the fascia cannot glide, you cannot allow the information to get to the central nervous system. So let us take spindle cell function first. It performs continuous interaction between muscle contraction and the central nervous system. It informs the central nervous system of the continually changing status of muscle tone, movement, loss of normal elasticity, position of body parts, absolute length of the muscle, rate of change, or velocity of the length of the muscle. The spindle cell keeps the skeletal muscles at a certain level of contraction regardless of their length. So don't you think it would be important to have a direct effect on spindle cells? Well, no fascial technique that I know is tuned in to affect the spindle cell like fascial manipulation does. It's based on a series of areas where these spindle cells are most prevalent, and the technique is used to stretch these receptors to get the normal function back.

Fascial manipulation is a technique used to directly affect spindle cells and their functioning. It uses a series of areas where these spindle cells are most prevalent and the technique is used to stretch these receptors to get normal function back. This is different from other fascial release techniques as it focuses specifically on the spindle cells.

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Fascial Manipulation differs from other fascial-based techniques like Ortho-Bionomy and Fascial Counterstrain in several ways. While the answer mentions not being familiar with Ortho-Bionomy, it does acknowledge knowing about Fascial Counterstrain, myofascial release, and instrument-assisted techniques on fascial areas.

However, what sets Fascial Manipulation apart is its recognition of fascia as a sensory organ that communicates with the central nervous system. Fascia contains numerous receptors and nociceptors, making it crucial for relaying information to the central nervous system. If the fascia is restricted or unable to move properly, this communication is hindered.

Fascial Manipulation specifically targets the function of spindle cells, which play a vital role in muscle contraction and communication with the central nervous system. By focusing on areas where spindle cells are most prevalent, the technique aims to stretch these receptors and restore normal function.

In contrast, other fascial-based techniques may not have the same level of specificity or direct impact on spindle cells as Fascial Manipulation.

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Warren Hammer, DC, MS has devoted himself to the finest care possible for their patients. He represents the new age of chiropractic care that while realizing the importance of joint manipulation, recognizes the relationship of muscles and the fascial system to our overall structure. Dr. W. Hammer is a certified instructor in Fascial Manipulation© (FM) and was responsible for bringing this method to the U.S. FM has been taught in over 50 countries and is growing exponentially along with fascial research.

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