But wait, what is fascia?
Fascia is one continuous sheath of sticky, web-like connective tissue that attaches beneath the skin, and is found interconnected literally everywhere in the body. For visual, think of the white, spongy part that you find in an orange - the pith. The pith runs all throughout the orange, showing up in different textures & structure, and serving different purposes.
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Have you ever wondered why your organs don't just succumb to gravity and pile up in the bottom of your abdomen, or move around when we run and jump? Fascia is a three-dimensional web that holds us together.
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Fascia protects, supports, separates, and connects the muscles, organs, and bones. When we work towards supporting the health of our fascia, blood flow promotes circulation in our body, which supports not only our range of movement, it is related to nerve health, and overall well-being.
The Magic of FasciaBlasting
Benefits of Fascia Blasting
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Increased Collagen Production
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Decreased Inflammation
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Increased Metabolism
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Increased Blood Flow
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Decreased "cellulite"
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Hair Growth
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Reduction in appearance of scar tissue & restoration of fascial tissue
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Chronic Pain Management
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Improvement of posture & abnormalities
Ashley Black has been investing, researching, growing in the world of fascia for over 25 years now, earning her title as "the pioneer of fascia". At the beginning of her career, she was working predominantly with elite athletes and celebrities when she decided she needed to invent a tool that could reach where she couldn't, allowing her clients and individuals around the world to be able to do treatments for themselves... this tool is what came to be known as the FasciaBlaster. A wife of one of her clients reached out to Ashley to share that after using the FasciaBlaster, her cellulite had disappeared. That was the moment Ashley realized - CELLULITE IS JUST BOUND FASCIA.
While testimonial after testimonial poured in sharing this same claim, she invested to have official research and studies done which confirmed that not only was cellulite a myth, but that FasciaBlasting actually remodels and regenerates tissue.
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The tools she created allow us to work layer by layer, targeting fascial adhesions.
Main Causes of Unhealthy Fascia
Body Structure & Mechanics
Where you have restrictions / adhesions / distortions in your body, this affects your fascia which affects the way you move your body. Repetitive movement & patterns that don't align with proper body mechanics can develop into disorganized fascia over time.
Dehydration
Drinking water throughout the day is incredibly important, but making sure you are consuming enough electrolytes (through fruits, veggies, or supplements) is what keeps us hydrated.
Blood Flow
If we do not move the body, this impacts our health in devastating ways. When a part of the body isn't being stimulated, blood flow to this part weakens. And when there is weak or little blood flow, this causes weakness in muscles & nerve health.
Ways YOU Can Take Care of Your Fascia
Incorporating Daily Movements
The effects of a sedentary lifestyle can be devastating. It is so important we incoporate movement into these digital lives we live, where we often find ourselves slouched and seated. You should intentionally move / stretch 2-3 minutes each hour to maintain healthy fascia and, therefore, a healthy body.
Yoga
Yoga is a great way to move your body intentionally and gain an abundance of benefits. When we heat the body through movement, fascia becomes more pliable. When we stretch this fascia, you are training the fascia to become supple and flexible.
Be Kind To Your Body
If you were at a park and a child fell right in front of you or was seemingly lost, think of the tender, warm attention and care you would give them without a second thought. Now remember that you were once that little kid, too. And you still deserve every ounce of that love that you would so effortlessly give to someone else. Treating yourself kind, eating foods that FUEL your body, and getting high-quality sleep are foundational to maintaining good health.