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Sometimes when we feel sore or achy, we
assume it must be our muscles crying out for rest. But there’s something
else quietly working behind the scenes that might be asking for our
attention: fascia. Fascia is a web of fibrous connective tissue that
wraps around every muscle, joint, and organ — like a gentle, supportive
sweater holding everything in place.
But just like any part of us, fascia
can become tight or stuck — especially when we’re holding on to stress or
tension. That’s when those familiar aches, stiffness, or nagging pains
might show up. The wonderful thing is, once we begin to care for our fascia
with mindful movement, our body starts to relax. We feel better, and we
move with greater ease.
To start, try this simple exercise: Sit
tall in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent at
90 degrees. Rest your hands on your thighs. Straighten one leg out in
front of you, keeping your heel on the ground and your toes pointing up.
As you straighten your leg, gently lift your chin (looking slightly
upward). Then slowly bend your leg back to the starting position, and
tuck your chin slightly toward your chest. Repeat this smooth motion 8–10
times on each leg, moving with your breath. This “flossing” action helps
glide the fascia and nerves together — encouraging better mobility,
circulation, and tension relief without forcing a stretch.
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