INTEGRAL POSTURAL ALIGNMENT THERAPEUTICS
IPATH YOGA
What is Fascia gliding?
For the first time in human history, we live and work in environments where we don't need to move. Sitting at a desk is just as detrimental to your body as heavy lifting or physically strenuous work. Generations are getting tech neck from mobile device use, and even though as a culture, we are living longer, our bodies need to keep up with our lifestyle habits. Humans are built to stand upright and sleep flat-the heart and cardiovascular system work more effectively that way.
Living a sedentary lifestyle or involuntarily allowing gravity to pull the body towards earth (spiraling-in) could cause stress on the spine and. major joints could lead to immobility, and internal dysfuntion over time.
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Fascia gliding is the smooth, unrestricted sliding of the body's interconnected fascial layers (skin, muscles, nerves) over each other, essential for fluid movement, flexibility, and shock absorption, but it can get restricted by injury or inactivity, causing pain and stiffness, which can be restored through techniques like myofascial release, yoga, and hydration.
Healthy fascia acts like well-lubricated sheets, allowing seamless movement, while restricted fascia feels "stuck" or "sticky".
Why it matters:
Movement:
Allows muscles and tissues to move efficiently, acting like gears in a system.
Reduces Pain: Releases tension that can pull on other areas, causing tightness and discomfort.Improves
Function: Enhances coordination, stability, and force transmission throughout the body.
What restricts it:
Injury or surgery
Poor posture or repetitive strain (like long periods of sitting
)Dehydration
How to improve fascial glide:
Myofascial Release (MFR): Therapists use sustained pressure to soften and lengthen bound fascia.Self-Myofascial Release: Using foam rollers or massage balls to apply pressure to tight spots. With IPATH yoga we use yoga blocks as a way to suspend the body, using gravity as holistic way of adjusting the spine and give freedom to the whole body system.
Mindful Movement: Practices like yoga, Pilates, and even walking encourage tissue hydration and movement.
Cupping Therapy: Creates suction to lift and separate fascial layers, promoting mobility.
Hydration & Nutrition: Drinking water and eating protein/Vitamin C helps keep fascia supple.