The Facts on Fascia 

Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Mark Gugliotti, D.P.T., is quoted in an Everyday Health article about fascia, the continuous web of fibrous tissue that provides form and function throughout the body. Most notably, fascia allows body parts to move smoothly without pain, but it is not without its own weaknesses.

“Similar to a tight muscle or stiff joint, fascia can lose its extensibility and flexibility, often as a result of misuse, disuse, or overuse,” Gugliotti says. While stretching or using a foam roller can help “release” fascia, increasing its elasticity and mobility, he warns that it is “best to work with a trained practitioner who can evaluate where restrictions are and provide a direct treatment, with the goal of improving the local tissue extensibility.”