What is Fascia and Why Do You Need Fascia Release Therapy?

That awful feeling of stiffness and tenderness in the muscles is often fascia related pain, it might not have anything to do with your deeper muscles and quite possibly is in fact the fascia. So, what exactly is fascia and how can you release it?

Fascia is a collection of densely packed collagen fibres that cover your muscles and bones. When your fascia becomes tight or inflamed through physical strain or injury, it can cause a great deal of pain. What’s more, fascia reacts to both physical and emotional stress and it can contract and relax independently of the muscles it covers and protects. So, whilst you may think that stiffness and pain in the back, legs or neck is muscular, the chances are it’s your fascia that’s in need of some TLC!

How to Release Fascia Tension

Because fascia is so densely packed with collagen fibres, it can be really difficult to deeply penetrate and release. Not all masseurs are adept at fascia release and let’s face it, when you’re in pain you want that release there and then, you don’t want to have to wait days for an appointment with a massage therapist. With the Beurer MG 850 Fascia ReleaZer Massager you will receive an instructional DVD that demonstrates how to effectively achieve fascia release in the comfort of your own home, whenever you need it.

The Beurer MG 850 Fascia ReleaZer Massager – A Clinically Proven Aid for Fascia Release

A randomised study at the Centre for Integrative Therapy in Stuttgart, Germany showed that after just 8 minutes of use, the Beurer MG 850 Fascia ReleaZer Massager provided outstanding fascia release, the results after just one treatment were:

• Increase in suppleness and freedom of movement
• A reduction in symptoms of pain
• An increased feeling or relaxation and ‘lightness’
• A reduction in stiffness and knots in the fascia tissue
• A significant increase in blood circulation

The Beurer MG 850 Fascia ReleaZer Massager comes with 3 different nodule attachments (soft, medium and firm), so you can tailor the firmness of the massage you receive; you can also choose to simply use the smooth, flat, walnut wood massager without an attachment. The massager also has 2 vibration settings for a more thorough and relaxing massage that really boosts blood flow to the area, encouraging recovery and reducing inflammation. The battery is rechargeable and from one charge you get up to 11 hours of battery life.

If you wish to use a massaging oil for ease of movement, we strongly recommend the magnesium oil from the Elektra Magnesium range for its outstanding pain relieving and muscle relaxing properties.