Have you ever wondered how the tendon of a muscle actually connects to a bone? As I was walking along the beach, I came upon this rock with seaweed attached to it. A lightbulb went off in my head. This must be how the fascia of tendons intertwine into our bones! Bones, like this rock, are porous, so the connective tissue can weave through.
In a John F. Barnes Myofascial Release seminar, I learned that bones obey the fascia. So, if there is a restriction in the soft tissue, it can actually pull the bones out of place. Our alignment can be pulled off center. Or, if a fascial restriction pulls one vertebrae toward another vertebrae, for example, this could cause bulging of an intervertebral disc or impingement on a nerve.
The good news is, we can create change with Myofascial Release. Either in an MFR session, treating ourselves at home or in restorative yoga classes. For restricted tissue to release, we must gently sustain compression, lengthening, or opening 3-5 minutes or more. If you want more information, or guidance in what stretches might help your specific situation, please schedule a session with Kat.
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