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Fascia therapy is a specialized treatment aimed at relieving musculoskeletal pain, increasing range of motion, and reducing body tension. Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, organs, and bones throughout the body. During each fascia therapy session at Wasatch Advanced Wellness, we begin with infrared sauna therapy, followed by cupping therapy. These treatments work together to relax the fascia, release muscle tension, and alleviate pain, helping clients move freely and comfortably.
Fascia therapy offers relief from:
Pain impacts people of all ages, affecting daily life, enjoyment of hobbies, and quality of life. The root cause of pain is often due to tissue damage, which conventional treatments like rest, physical therapy, and medication may not fully address. Our goal is to restore healthy tissue through fascia therapy, promoting long-term relief and mobility.
At Wasatch Advanced Wellness, we’ve successfully treated a wide age range, from young athletes to adults in their 60s and 70s, helping everyone maintain an active lifestyle. Common types of pain we treat include:
Fascia therapy supports a variety of health benefits, including:
Fascia is your body's connective tissue, a sophisticated, web-like structure that holds muscles, bones, organs, blood, and lymph in place. Primarily composed of collagen, fascia connects every structure in your body, from head to toe, without interruption. This unique connective tissue allows for fluid movement and flexibility. When healthy, fascia supports free movement; however, when fascia becomes bound or restricted, it can pull on muscles and joints, causing discomfort and limited range of motion.
Learn more about fascia from the Frontiers in Neurology.
When fascia becomes unhealthy, it binds together tightly, restricting muscle movement and causing that “knot” feeling in sore areas. This isn’t a muscle knot, but rather fascia gluing muscles together, limiting their stretch and increasing the likelihood of muscle tears. Unhealthy fascia around joints, discs, or nerves can also cause compression, inflammation, and pain.
Another silent symptom of unhealthy fascia is reduced circulation, which slows healing, and can cause numbness, or cold extremities. This is where fascia therapy can help restore flexibility and release tension in the body.
We incorporate infrared sauna therapy into every fascia therapy session to warm and soften fascia, making it more receptive to treatment. Infrared light promotes blood circulation, helps remove toxins, and prepares the body for optimal results in fascia work.
Infrared saunas are known for their benefits in toxin release, blood circulation, and lymphatic support. The body’s lymphatic system filters toxins, while the circulatory system delivers nutrients. Both are housed within the fascia, so keeping fascia flexible supports both detoxification and nutrient flow, ultimately helping the body to heal faster.
Discover the benefits of infrared saunas from the Cleveland Clinic.
In each fascia session, we use cupping therapy to enhance circulation within the tissue. Cupping therapy, which has roots in traditional Chinese medicine, involves placing suction cups on the skin to create a gentle vacuum. This technique draws blood to the skin’s surface, releasing tension, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing.
Cupping often leaves circular marks on the skin, particularly around areas of tension, stagnation, or old injury sites. These marks indicate improved blood flow and release of toxins from affected areas.
Learn more about cupping therapy from the Cleveland Clinic.
Fascia therapy is an effective, non-invasive solution to relieve pain, improve movement, and support overall health. With a combination of infrared sauna therapy, cupping, and fascia release, Wasatch Advanced Wellness provides a comprehensive approach to restoring fascia health. Whether you’re an athlete, experiencing pain from repetitive activities, or simply seeking better mobility, fascia therapy may be an ideal solution.
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