What is Fasciatherapy?
Fasciatherapy is a gentle and subtle manual therapy that focuses on the fascia.
Fascia are membranes of fibro-elastic connective tissue that envelop and connect all the body’s structures: muscles, organs, bones, nerves, and blood vessels. They form a continuous three-dimensional network that ensures the body’s cohesion, flexibility, and mobility. They also play a crucial role in force transmission, fluid circulation, and body perception.
When fascia experience tension, trauma (physical or psychological), or inflammation, they can retract, densify, and lose their elasticity, leading to pain, reduced mobility, functional disorders, and even an impact on emotional well-being.
The goal of fasciatherapy is to restore the fascia’s natural mobility, flexibility, and elasticity through slow, gentle, and deep touch. The practitioner uses their hands to listen to the tissues, identify areas of tension, and release them. It’s not a massage or forced manipulation, but rather a gentle guidance of the tissues to help them regain their balance.
Common Indications for Fasciatherapy:
- Acute and chronic pain (e.g., lower back pain, tendonitis, stiff neck, headaches, migraines, joint pain)
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Postural problems
- Sports injuries
- Digestive issues
- Circulatory disorders (lymphatic, venous)
- Stress-related issues, anxiety, fatigue, insomnia
- Support after trauma or surgery
- Support during pregnancy and postpartum
- Promotion of overall well-being and body awareness
Fasciatherapy can be complemented by sensory gymnastics, a gentle physical activity that patients can practice independently to extend the benefits of the sessions.
In France, fasciatherapy is often taught to healthcare professionals (especially physiotherapists) and is recognized as a complementary approach.
