Top 9 tips to help keep your fascia healthy
by Alexandra Shave
Maintaining the health and balance of your fascia is crucial for overall well-being and injury prevention. Here are nine tips to help you keep your fascia healthy and balanced:
Regular Yoga Practice: Engage in daily or regular yoga sessions that involve slow, mindful stretching to promote suppleness, strength, and elasticity in your fascia.
Avoid Prolonged Sitting: Don't sit in the same position for extended periods. Take breaks, stretch, and move around to prevent fascia stiffness and imbalances.
Diversify Your Movements: Avoid monotonous, repetitive movements, and include various activities in your daily routine to prevent micro-damage and inflammation in your fascia.
Be Cautious with Strength Training: Focus on eccentric training to keep your muscles and fascia flexible rather than excessive concentric strength training, which can lead to tight fascia.
Maintain a Balanced Diet: Consume a healthy, balanced diet that is low in sugar and avoids highly inflammatory foods, as they can affect your fascia and overall health.
Support Gut Health: Take care of your gut by incorporating probiotics or foods rich in lactic acid bacteria to maintain a healthy gut microbiome. Regular bowel movements are essential for overall health.
Manage Stress: Minimize prolonged mental stress to prevent elevated cortisol levels, which can negatively impact your immune system, sleep quality, and overall health.
Prioritize Quality Sleep: Get enough quality sleep to allow your body to heal and recover. Sleep deprivation can lead to increased stress and weakened immune function.
Consider Fascia Treatments: Explore treatments like Integrated Myofascial Release Therapy or other therapies that can help release underlying tension, improve fluid flow, and promote relaxation.
By incorporating these tips into your lifestyle, you can promote the health and balance of your fascia, which is essential for overall physical and mental well-being, and reduce the risk of injury and pain.
Occasionally, Alex runs a Self-Myofascial Release Group Session to learn how to look after your fascia. The next one will be on Sunday, 10 December 2023, 10 - 11 am. You can sign up by sending Alex an email, or for more information, click here.
