In fascial stretch therapy, a trained practitioner stretches the client's body in smooth, slow movements, focusing on working the body's fascia, or connective tissue. Eccles has practiced the therapy ...

“Fascia” gets a lot of hype these days, especially among athletes. But for many people, this critical body tissue is still a bit of a mystery—likely because it’s harder to picture than, say, your ...

Join me for a 30-minute Yin Yoga session that will help you stretch out your tight hips, hamstrings, and full body. This is ...

Ever get up in the morning and put your feet down on the ground, only to experience a sharp pain in your heels or arches? If so, you may have plantar fasciitis. This common condition can make even ...

If you haven't tried fascia stretch training (FST-7) before, you've been missing out on a potentially seriously beneficial method for muscle growth. FST-7 was developed by bodybuilding coach Hany ...

Repetitive movements put a lot of stress on the iliotibial bands. Show them some love to avoid hip, knee, leg and back pain.

Stretching can help people of all ages maintain flexibility and mobility. Physical therapist Dr. Gregory Minnis recommends foam rollers, slant boards, and stretching straps to help you safely complete ...

If you’ve dealt with stiffness and pain in the recent past, you may have come across fascia training — an approach that many in the fitness realm are encouraging people to do. That means working to ...

(Mass Appeal) – Our bodies connective tissue is made up from a diverse group of tissues that supports, connects, and separates other tissues and organs in the body. Some types of injuries can be ...

Here, a pro reveals the connection between fascia and back pain, and what you can do to stretch it out for a fascia back pain treatment. Until this week, I knew exactly two things about fascia: It is ...

If you do want a stretch, cross your arms in front of your body, then pull your arms back behind you as far as possible. At ...

These stretches, which loosen up the little muscles beyond your quads and calves, should never be overlooked if you spend ...