What is Fascia?
Fascia is the physical infrastructure that
helps the brain communicate with the body.
helps the brain communicate with the body.
Fascia is a living sensory network that helps the brain/body
- map - move - protect - regulate
When its signals are clear-
movement becomes more efficient
pain becomes less likely
and adaptability improves
Fascia is the body’s signal fabric—connecting neurology, movement, fluid dynamics, and pain into one adaptable communication network.
When the tissue is fluid and moves without restriction, this is known as Neurofascial Fluency™ - the higher the fluency, the better the signal.
.Another way we can illuminate the importance of fascia is by drawing the analogy of how the fascial system connects neurologically to the main hub (the brain) by way of the 3 dimensional matrix that we call the fascia.
Signals are constantly sent to and from, which helps the brain connect to the body and influence movement. If the signals are clear and accurate, the body moves exactly how it is designed. On the other hand, when signals are distorted or aberrant, then the body begins to compensate.
This is where the fascial network acts like a GPS system for the brain to direct movements and over time, movement patterns. The more you move, the more learning takes place. If the signals are being distorted on a regular basis, then the consequence is that the body adapts around whatever conversation is taking place. This is not always a productive outcome and can lead to chronic dysfunction, injuries and chronic pain.
That is why STM™ focuses on quality signals and ensuring the body and the brain are primed to have a very clear and accurate conversation.
“Better Signals. Less Pain.”
Signals are constantly sent to and from, which helps the brain connect to the body and influence movement. If the signals are clear and accurate, the body moves exactly how it is designed. On the other hand, when signals are distorted or aberrant, then the body begins to compensate.
This is where the fascial network acts like a GPS system for the brain to direct movements and over time, movement patterns. The more you move, the more learning takes place. If the signals are being distorted on a regular basis, then the consequence is that the body adapts around whatever conversation is taking place. This is not always a productive outcome and can lead to chronic dysfunction, injuries and chronic pain.
That is why STM™ focuses on quality signals and ensuring the body and the brain are primed to have a very clear and accurate conversation.
“Better Signals. Less Pain.”
Fascia is a globally connected tissue…
Research demonstrates fascia contains:
-Mechanoreceptors
-Proprioceptors
-Interoceptors
-Nociceptors (pain receptors)
These receptors constantly provide the brain with information about:
-Position
-Movement
-Pressure
-Tension
-Internal state
In some fascial tissues, receptor density rivals or exceeds that of muscle tissue itself.
Fascia provides the grid for the internal GPS system
Fascia is a communication system, not just a connective tissue.
Fascia surrounds, penetrates, and connects every muscle, nerve, blood vessel, organ, and bone.
It forms a continuous body-wide network that helps coordinate movement and sensory information.
Modern research increasingly views fascia as a
biological communication matrix
rather than inert packing material.
STM Translation:
Fascia is the physical infrastructure that helps the
brain communicates with the body.
