What is fascia?

Fascia is the tough connective tissue that creates a 3-dimensional web which extends without interruption from a horse’s head to their hoof.

Fascia surrounds and infuses every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and organ, all the way down to the cellular level. The fascial system can affect every system and function in the body- muscular, cellular, neurological, metabolic, ect. The white, glistening fibers you see when you pull apiece of meat apart or when you pull chicken skin away is fascia.

What is fascia made of ? Fascia is composed of an elasto-collegenous complex which has three parts: Elastin- The most elastic part of the complex. It makes up the core of the complex. Collagen- These fibers are extremely tough and give support to the structure. They coil around the elastic fibers in a relaxed, wavy configuration . Ground substance/matrix- A gelatinous-like component that transports metabolic material through the body and also acts like a cushion.

What is fascia's role ?

The fascial system generally supports, stabilizes and cushions. Fascia creates separation between vessels, organs, bones and muscles. Fascia creates space through which delicate nerves, blood vessels, and fluids most pass. Fascia is the three-dimensional web that runs throughout the entire body, literally connecting us from head to toe.