What was your favorite part of the video, did you learn anything new? Share below! I'd also LOVE to hear how you're using effective fascial release to not only get yourself out of pain, but optimize your body so you can live an unstoppable life (whatever that means for you). If you've used MY methods - tell me about it! There's NO better feeling in the world to me than helping people get pain-free and find their freedom. For me, freedom means being able to climb mountains, hike, go trail running and being fit to do the activities I love until I leave this world. You?
All of it. I've been in chronic pain for 35 yrs, since about 8yrs old and it's only grown and grown. I'm now doing physio and massage - both of which help BUT I feel like nothing yet has "unlocked" anything new for me. It's very gradual (but to be fair, constant) change and small improvement daily. I'm wondering if Fascial Stretching might speed up my attempts to normalize my ranges of motion and strength. I found an outfit in Toronto, where I live, that specializes in Fascial Stretching. Do you think I should add it to my stack? Take a few weeks off of the other activities and ONLY do FS for a couple weeks? Something else? Any advice would be appreciated. The video was super informative and inspiring. I'd love to be able to make myself pain free, even if it's hard work at home (which I'm currently doing anyway). Thanks
Thank you SOOO much for sharing this valuable information!!!! You're so amazing! I can't wait to try out your fascia moves! Much love to you and your healing work!
@@cw2544- thank you for sharing some of your story! I'm sorry you've been in pain for so long. I believe you can get FREE! If you're really interested in my recommendations, I suggest a 1-1 phone or Skype consultation. That way I can really help you after getting more of your history, asking a few other questions and guiding you to the next best steps on your healing journey. If ingested you can email elisha@mobilitymastery.com Otherwise I'd say you can definitely try fascial stretching (I've never experienced it, but from videos I can tell it's VERY different than what I do...so I can't promise you results). I am going to guess, since you've been in pain since age 8, there's a strong nervous system component here. I can help you with that via phone or Skype, or you could check out some of my recent videos on nervous system patterns and releasing emotion from the body. Good luck, I'm rooting for you!
I love that what you say supports what I've often tried to tell others - but most don't believe it. I once thought I had bursitis in my hips, and my leg muscles were weak. I consulted various different practitioners, but none of them helped. Finally, a chiropractor did some myofascial release as part of a regular treatment, and when I left his office, the pain was suddenly almost gone, and I could stand up more easily. Since then, I've used this technique to successfully treat many other different muscle pain problems.
I was in a car accident and come to find out I had no magnesium or potassium in my muscles. I was dehydrated, severely dehydrated from vomiting and diarrhea because of past pain issues and the pain medicine. I was both unable to fill my prescriptions and come to find out people were breaking in my house and stealing a week supply out of my month supply! This caused me all sorts of problems but I think the worst issue was that during the accident all of my muscles tightened up for the impact and they locked down and stayed tight especially in my abdomen. All of the abdomen muscles and deep inside along my spine around my belly button the muscles were tight and stayed tight after the accident. It took me a long time to realize that I was in a dehydrated state for a very long time plus no magnesium or potassium. I was taking magnesium but I only started to get better after adding the potassium. I really appreciate what you're saying because I believe my fascia also locked up during this car accident because of being in a dehydrated state. I have been hydrating myself for quite some time now drinking or trying to drink half my body weight in ounces a day. I also found a therapist that gave me specific stretches that helped released the fascia around my chest! It was really bad where I had restricted breathing as in it was hard to take a deep breath. Also the chiropractor's were unable to get my back to adjust at all. If it did adjust a little bit you could tell just by the sound how tight everything was. This therapist really helped and the stretches while doing deep breathing helped release a lot of different muscles as you put them into a stretched position where they start to hurt. Hold that position and then breathe deep very slowly but not too slow and then out. She told me to do this three times and raise it up to six times and it has helped tremendously! I believe I have also learned that if your body and your core is in a weakens state that these muscles and fascia will tighten back up because it's trying to hold your body up. The muscles are not strong enough to keep you upright then this fascia and other muscles and tendons will tighten much easier. Weak muscles tend to get tight and stay tight until their strengthened. This has been a vicious circle for me and when you're in a super weakened state it's very hard to build strength but as I stay faithful to walking 30 minutes a day and being gentle with myself as I do light strength exercises and slowly increase the weight I can tell things are improving. Also doing planks and things to strengthen your core has helped me tremendously. I hope this helps someone out there because when your core is in a weak state then it's easier to overdo and then your body will crash for days. Also events and people will affect you emotionally way more with a weakened core...
Very good video I’m a certified fascia resistance stretcher (the genius of flexibility)and everything she says is accurate. I’ve been doing this for 10 years and I cannot begin to tell you how many amazing things I’ve seen in my line of work!
Google "Find a myofascial release therapist near me." I have had 2 sessions so far, mostly working on wrists and hands (I have trigger thumb). It's helping! My plan is to avoid thumb surgery, I think I can!
I discovered the miracle of fascia release after a horrific fall I took off my beach cruiser. I damaged nearly every part of my body, from my shoulder all the way down to my ankle when the heavy bike crushed my left leg and my right leg slammed down like a clam shell on the opposite side of the frame. The bike seat jammed up into my groin and pinched it against the pavement. Luckily I didn't break anything. The pain was horrible. So, i started researching pain, and what causes it? I've noticed that most therapists like yourself talk about pain, but don't really explain what causes it? Yes, the fascia shrinks when it's damaged and pulls up and down on the kinetic chain causing pain. What I learned (at least I think I learned) is that the pain is caused by a build up of calcium deposits and lactic acid that the body lays down to fix muscle fiber tears. The way I understand it (please correct me if I'm wrong) it that the calcium grinds against your nerves, thus causing pain. Not only do you need to stretch out those fascia fibers, but you also need to release the calcium from scarred tissue. Taking 500 mg of magnesium per day has REALLY helped remove the calcium that I am releasing when I work on my fascia and muscle fibers. Also, what I discovered while trying to repair the newer bike accident injuries, was the 'old' sports and work related damage I didn't even know I had. For example; I was a paper boy for 2 years when I was 12 years of age. Carrying a 50 lb sack of newspapers around my neck completely threw my shoulder girdle off and thus my posture has been horrible for years (I'm 66 now). Once I discovered this amazing technique of removing the calcium deposits and stretching out the fascia, I was able to bring back perfect posture. I no longer have pain in my shoulders or back. It's amazing. I've spent 10 months working on my bike accident injuries which opened up all sorts of past roller-blading spills where I landed on my backside which messed up my pelvis tilt. What a journey this has been! Now, I'm almost finished a total recondition. It's like restoring an old car. I can swim laps for an hour. Ride 30 miles on my bicycle and walk for miles, nearly pain free. Truly, I feel like 30 again, but with better posture!! ;) Now, the only way I could have managed to achieve this is with the help of an electric 'percussion' massager. You can buy it on Amazon for about $30. One of the best investments I've ever made. This two headed hand held machine basically tenderizes the fascia and muscle tissue so you can dig in with your hands and tennis balls to ultimately release all the scar tissue. It's almost like sanding an old car to remove rust. It takes a lot of time, depending how much damage you've accumulated. But it works. Finally, when I want to work on a particular muscle group, I heat it up with a electric heating pad. Get it toasty. Then I apply my percussion massager and 'sand' it all out while stretching the muscle. Be warned, the release of lactic acid will make you feel sick. So drink a lot of water. Also, I do heavy dossing of Vitamin C to help rebuild the collagen fiber that new muscle tissue is comprised of. Remember, you're going to have to rebuild and develop your muscles/tendons/ligaments once you clean them out. But they redevelop quickly once the new tissue fibers are laid down (muscle memory). Seriously, I feel like 30 again! Sorry for the essay, but it's sooo well worth doing if you have the time and determination. Thank you for this awesome explanation of what, much to my delight, I discovered on my own - because I didn't have insurance to cover physical therapy ;) p.s. your tight clothing analogy to describe fascia pain is the very best I've run across.
Thanks for sharing your story! I believe we can recreate our bodies at any age, with persistence and the right tools. Sounds like you were able to do that for yourself! Amazing. From my perspective having worked with fascia in the particular way I do (stepping on people and using compression + movement to release the fascia), I'm not sure it has to be as time-consuming and complex as what you've described here. Although I'm also not sure there's a better way without having access to someone who does Kinetix (my method) or similar. I have a different theory as to what's happening with the stuck fascia and how it causes pain - I believe it's several things all happening at once: myelin sheaths that have been laid down due to repeating physical and psychological patterns over and over (think about any sports or repetitive movements we do while thinking/feeling strongly). This creates "thickened" areas of fascia where the myelin was laid down over many years. The other thing to keep in mind is: pain is perception. Always. Now, that doesn't mean it's not "real" and it also doesn't mean we're not in danger. But the body and brain are like smoke detectors in a house, alerting us to POSSIBLE threats (fires) but it's our job to figure out if it's just smokey from cooking or an actual fire that could burn the house down. So to eliminate pain we have to create a different perception of our internal landscape (interoception). And then there's the actual physiological impact giant fascial adhesions have on our alignment, nerves etc. I could nerd out on it all day ;) I'm happy you're swimming and biking and feel like a 30 year old again! Good for you :)
Yes, I know what you mean by the 'thickened' areas. Seems to me that once you get injured and scar tissue builds up, then any kind of muscle building after the injury just lays on top of the scar tissue. So that means you will eventually have to dig down and through the new muscle tissue to get at and remove the old scar if you want your muscles to function like new again. It's all so fascinating and truly exciting! I completely understand how you could 'nerd' out on it all day. I could too! Keep up your important work. I'll be watching. :)
Omg. That sounds like wht I am going thru. And i hv intense unbelievable fascia knots on the outside of my thighs. I realized some time ago tht massages dont work for this prblm. Learning quite a bit from the video & ur comment here. I am still trying to fig out what to do. Now I suffer from severe sciatic pain down my right leg.
What you have described here is incredible! I am curious about the relationship between magnesium and calcium release that you spoke of. What drive you to believe the magnesium aids in the removal of build up calcium? How did you think to do that? I am very curious as I am a massage therapist, and I'm looking to learn more effective ways to help my clients with chronic pain. Beyond that i find it fascinating whenever someone has it in them to carve their own path to better health, any information and ideas you'd like to share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for taking any time you do in reading and replying to this!
Thank you for sharing your essay...lol. It was incredibly inspiring and gave me a lot of hope that I too can heal myself. I am so happy for you that you get to enjoy your life now. Congratulations!
I have been working on facia release for 10 months because I started paying attention to the gift of pain . Night and day difference in every aspect of my life. I don't think anyone really understands where the rabbit hole goes with this knowledge. This is probably the most important video anyone ever watched.Thank you for sharing.
I've been observing my body ..noticing the intense pain of my facial which normal gets ignored and just paying attention and gently rubbing the painful area which might have also been my spleen meridian I've had a huge shift..I literally got my whole digestive system working better and feeling less bloated and lighter and stronger just from this area in my thighs where the spleen meridian is and where the facia was insanely painful. Its not as painful now and I feel like ah I have tapped into something at last where I can help myself. I cant figure out my back its got so tight and bad no amount of rollering does anything but hurt so I'm gonna see what I can just become aware of by paying attention more. I feel like the pain sort of makes you ignore areas of your body for a long time to avoid the pain but as you say the gift is the pain telling you something. Love your comment.
As a diabetic I developed an electrolyte imbalance that caused a lot of fascia spasms. You could watch the twitching in my aching legs. I added a sugar free electrolyte drink and in one day it stopped. This was not something my doctor warned me about. Better control of my blood sugar helped with the dehydration you are referring to, but until I replaced the potassium that was causing the spasms it did not improve,
Dear Kathy... As a professional Healthcare worker my whole life, I have come to the conclusion that our U.S. system is more concerned with capitalism & making money ( Medical Insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies,etc) with the goals of KEEPING THE PATIENT IN THE CIRCLE OF ILLNESS, AND KEEPING THE MONEY FLOWING TO THEM! It's obvious how pharmaceutical companies are so integrated in medical schools, etc! They have far too much influence on the training future doctors to use their drugs for profiting from keeping people sick and keeping people on their drugs and more drugs to treat those side effects RATHER than going to the ROOT CAUSE of the disease and finding ways to cure it! Our system sucks!
Taking magnesium helped me so much. I do feel like I need more potassium but that is not sold as a supplement in my country and since my juicer broke I haven't been drinking veggies and find it hard to eat a lot. I should get a nre one I'm just annoyed that I can fix my old one which should be fixable..
@albemarlegirl5734 I did not know this. I found a salt called losalt which instead if sodium has potassium but I don't know if that's any use. We can get dioralyte which is for diarriah but they're insanely expensive for using often. I got some prune juice but it ended up sitting in the fridge for a month lol! I'll give that a look up thank you very much.
I have had balance issues all my life. This woman is the real deal and I can stand on my tiptoes for the first time since I was 12. I’m 50+ years old and have a mild form of muscular dystrophy. Thank you. ♥️♥️♥️
Wow! Decades ago, I had my then boyfriend stand on my thighs just like this. He thought I was crazy, he couldn't believe I needed so much pressure in a massage. He was worried he was going to hurt me but It just felt incredibly relieving for him to just stand on me. I thought it was my muscles that were so tight, but now I know it was my fascia.
I just started craniosacral therapy a few months ago and it is the only thing that has relieved the extreme body armor I have had since I was a teenager from cptsd and a back injury. My fascia and muscles were so tight for the last 45 years that any type of massage or self therapy was painful. I am now soft enough to be able to utilize these and it is such a relief! I also have had the chronic knee & hip pain you speak of as well as upper body pain especially in the neck and shoulders. Thank you for your work to help others ❤
I would love to learn more about this! I am a 75yr old lady in chronic pain daily, have already had one hip replacement and now a number of issues with back and hip pain. Pleases send me your videos on these movements . Thank you so much for your lovely informative video 😊
Wow this is just incredible information. The connection between nervous system and fascia and fibro/pain and trauma makes so much sense. Thank you so much. This affirms the path of healing I've been nudged to pursue. This is a miracle. 💛💛💛
Hi Kathleen - yay! You're following your intuition and inner wisdom to solutions that feel right to you, and THAT in itself is part of the healing process. I'm so glad this felt affirming. You also left a blog comment asking how to work with me in person. Would you please send an email to info@elishaceleste.com ? Sometimes when I email someone first it goes into spam (since it's a business email). We can set up a free phone consultation if working with me is something you want to explore. Either way, I'm glad you're finding the resources to heal yourself 💕✨
You have insight that not many others do. I'm a myofascial trainer for the past 20 years. I've made much great gains and changes, especially postural doing this type of work as opposed to "muscle" training
I've just started watching about 3 days ago, and I started with quads, adductors and IT band. After working with foam roller this morning my legs felt lighter. I then hiked and I felt light on my feet. I was most influenced when you said, "healthy fascia wouldn't hurt when applying pressure". I've got some work to do. 64 years of fascia neglect 😮. THANK YOU. I'm committed.
This is what brought me to your channel. I've waited years for you to return to this subject. Yay! In the meanwhile, I've gone from horrible fascia pain all the way to functional. The suffering I put myself through has been the most difficult thing I've ever done. But I knew it would result in a better body. It worked. My knee tendonitis is gone. The tightness throughout my back and calves and everything is gone. It was literally torture. But now I'm 62 and young. Thanks.
Also, the dehydration is due to acid ash forming foods. I'm still getting miraculous results by having eliminated what I used to love- animal products. Acidosis causes almost all of our ailments. Changing to fruit has had a profound effect on many areas in my life. I'm seeing it in others too.
WOW!!! Amazing work! Thank you for being here and waiting for me to come back, I'm so happy to be back filming videos for you all :) Incredible testimony to the human spirit AND body, your story! YES. I'm inspired! Thank you for sharing.
@@decathlete2000 For several years. It's the best way to detox and heal. I eat cooked now, and eventually will get back to even things like pizza. When you're sick enough you'll stop bad foods.
I'm beginning to believe that FM pain is made worse by restricted fascia.... the more pain we feel, the less likely we are to move. When you become more body aware... you can tell the difference between muscle pain from disuse and restricted fascia being torn apart.
@@jasongarcia2140 No but I think I know why. I've had multiple hernias for years and I finally found something that seems to be working for those. I'm optimistic. Check back next year :))
I've had chronic and worsening neck/back pain since I was 16, I've had every possible test and scan and been through PT three times but nothing works and the pain is still debilitating. Today I found out about fascia through a random youtube recommendation and I'm fairly certain I have found the root of 7+ years of pain
Thank you, I am getting nerdy about fascia and I want to learn about these release techniques. I learned that the fascia is so intimately connected with the nervous system! Awareness through movement!
My favorite part of the video is the hope it brings for improved health and pain relief. I've dealt with tmj pain for several years and recently was diagnosed with frozen shoulder. While doing recommended at-home therapy exercises and stretches, I started exploring and researching the muscles involved and began to see how everything is connected to everything else. I've read about fascia, but your description is the most clear that I've heard. I'm going to check out more of your videos and incorporate fascia release into my daily movement routine. Thanks so much!
Been doing myofacial release for 27 years. Patient came with not being able to take a deep breath for 2 years. Been for cat scans ,ct scans and ultrascans.multiple doctor and chiropractor visits with no relief.I applied myofacia release to the diaphragm muscle for 10 minuits and she was able to take her first deep breath in 2 years. I use myofacia release with my massage in every treatment i do.It works great David
I have suffered from poor diaphragmatic breathing for nearly 20 years after a bad car accident when my neighbor fell asleep and rear ended me while I was in park in front of my house. Chiro used to do that amazing “surprise” release for my diaphragm. How can I accomplish something similar myself?
@@EmilyKnight413 Hi Emily. The way i release the diaphragm is to have a patient lay on their back with a pillow under their knee's. The patient breaths normal while doing this. One hand on top of the other i apply firm pressure down on the top ribs just below the sternum and hold this for 3 minutes. Then i do both sides of the ribs pushing in from the side and holding each side for 3 minutes . If you have someone that can assist you (husband partner or friend) this can easily be done at home. See how you go David
@@davids1227 thanks so much. That’s my former chiropractor did ages ago back in New Orleans. He was the Saints’ chiropractor and a genius of sports medicine/ mobility. I remember he did exactly this then as soon as I was comfortable he would let go and VROOM all the air would come in. It was incredible. I’m quaranting at the moment as I’m a realtor and may have been exposed but once I get my Negative results back (🤞🏻) I’ll have my best friend do it.
This is so crazy, I knew it! I instinctively have asked people to step on me feeling it was my only way for relief.... Most people won't. The rollers and balls have literally saved my life.
I learned about fascia through Ashleigh Black, but I have to say it wasn't the best experience. That being said, my daughter is a certified health coach and she found you and was very excited about your technique . I have had real issues with circulation and pain in my legs especially my left leg and foot.In fact most of mt pain and problems are on my left side. your introductoery video was a God send! I definately understand what you are saying. I eat a keto diet and do intermittent fasting and I have drastically improved my health but this is the last frontier I need to address. I am 68 years old, have 11 beautiful children and feel so much better because if many improvements I've made. Now I want fascial relief to complete the jpurney.
Candy Austin hey Candy! Thanks for watching and taking time to share your thoughts. I’m well aware of Ashley and don’t indorse a lot of her theories and claims as they are opposite to my experience working with people in pain since 2008. I wonder if I know your daughter? I attended IIN to become a health coach myself, and ended up doing this work instead (this career was made for me!) How can I help you complete the journey through fascial release? There’s really no substitute for Kinetix, my in person method. That’s why I’m so passionate about getting as many people trained to it as possible.
I don't think you know my daughter but she called yesterday and said she was taking a class or something through you? Anyway she is going to help me get started on this ASAP. Anything you can suggest would be great. The videos you have will help us address some of my more immediate with issues with pain. I was a jazz dancer and gymnist in my young years and I'm paying for it now, especially in my legs. I can walk fine with no real issues but I tend to fall occassionally and have had numerous injuries not so much from falling but just being "clumsy" for lack of a better word...Probably all fascial related. She and I have been working on my health improvements for about a year and the progress has been swift. Thank you for anything you can do. You are to be commended for reaching out to us.
Candy Austin - oh wow! If your daughter is taking my class, you’ll be in very good hands after that to get the best possible result! I’d love to know who your daughter is so I can make sure to say hi and tell her we’ve been chatting :) the self help videos are a GREAT place to start.
Are you kidding me?!! This was soooo helpful! Instant relief. I know it's a process and I need to do the work. But I am so happy I now have the answer. That in itself is such a relief. Thank you so much for this video!
@@ElishaCeleste It was the total information about the Fascia. I've never heard of it until a few weeks ago. I injured my hamstring and now better my knee has limited mobility with pain. My trainer said it is my fascia that is bunched up in the knee and to used a massage ball to loosen it up.
Love, love, love your outlook. Im an anatomy and pathology instructor and always emphasize the importance of Fascia. My practice revolves around fascial therapy work.
Xrays and mri dont show fascia. I've been a trigger point devotee for close to 20 years.and avoided surgery because of it. You're definitely onto something. Thanks for sharing this little known discipline.
Hi Elisha. I follow you off and on, so I am a little familiar with your work. One thing that surprised me in this video was your statement, "Healthy fascia won’t hurt at all when compression is applied." Wow! So, at age 55, I have a lot of work to do! I just started your biceps, shoulders, and neck release videos last night. Thanks a million for sharing these techniques!
Hey CJ - ha! Ok, so almost ALL of us adults have unhealthy fascia to varying degrees. However - with some consistent fascial release head to toe and THEN consistent maintenance - we can completely reverse that unhealthy fascia and it WON'T HURT at all. But then the trick is we HAVE to maintain that! Kind of like eating healthy or exercising right? I wish I could work on everyone, because Kinetix is SO much faster than self-help. But that's why I'm committed to teaching as many people as I can. Where do you live? And THANK YOU for being here and trying my methods out, I'm happy to hear they've helped :)
Thank YOU. I'm confident these moves are going to help relieve pain. And I understand all about maintenance. It's a lot of work to be and stay healthy. We live in the foothills near Sacramento on a beautiful property. You are welcome to come park for a while! Best wishes with all of your new directions. You deserve it!
Wonderful information, great stuff pain is part of the release for sure . I remember in Thailand a Thai traditional healer cure my migraine headaches by manipulating a facia knot in my upper back , he used a wooden tool to press so hard I thought he was going to break me and at same time ask me to move the arm and neck. Headache was gone for good after 30 years of suffering.
I have been in a car accident as a baby and have been clumsy throughout my entire life. So I fell, stumbled, sprained almost every joint during childhood and adolescence. Even as a child every nudge of my body was painfull. My father would joke that my body was a musical instrument, since I would make a sound where ever I was touched. I never found it funny and did always tell him it was because I felt pain at the touch. I never was a nimble child. Exercise was hell for me. Walking, street, sand, climbing stairs. I have tried so much, but kept getting stiffer and more restricted when trying to get more supple by almost any thing I worked with. When touching my body I can feel small pebbles and grain like particles between my skin and on my muscles. I am so done with feeling so restricted when my mind wants to be able to move. What you are telling me makes so much sense. I have benefitted from chiropractor and trigger point, dry needling, but it always was temporary. I am mostly bedridden nowadays because moving is so painfull and exhausting (after a couple of injuries which made me bedridden. I am committed to renovate my body and your knowledge will be crucial. I know it will be a lot of work, but I want to live, not just exist.
After having an undiagnosed abdominal vascular nerve compression for 15 years, even after the release of my Mesenteric ligament, my epigastric area is like you say, squeezing, tightening, painful. I’m now sitting with a pain stimulator that worked with the trial, but not with the permanent one. Oh how I wish I would have seen this before!
I cannot tell you how much I value the time and effort you have taken to share your wisdom and knowledge with people like me suffering from myofascial pain, that debilitates my life. The fact that you brought up the impact of trauma on facia, along with every single event, and patterns that we develop throughout life, is the most impactful thing that I have found from this particular video. I’ve had severe trauma in my life, and a specific instance initiated pain in my fascia that has debilitated me for the last 12 years. I went to some sessions with an MFR therapist, and had amazing results, but I could only afford so much. I definitely want to look into your methods because I need freedom in my life again, I am a prisoner in the vice of my facia right now. The description of clothing that does not fit right is it perfect for what’s going on in my body and the fascia compresses nerves which creates severe pain. In fact, I cannot even tolerate clothes that are moderately tight because my fascia is in such a state of angry, restricted tension. This gives me some hope and I will definitely pursue it.💜🙏💜
Omg in so glad I found this I've been having this problem for over 10 years and I have an apt for orthopedic surgeon next week I need to take this discovery to my chiropractor love love love this ty so much
Ooo, good luck finding alternatives,! You might also check out Sterling Structural Therapy - they offer a complimentary 45 minute (virtual) session - and Dana has a number of videos on fascia and the work they're doing!
Always looking at videos about facia/hip pain and have found you now. I’ve downloaded and subscribed as well but couldn’t get on the Facebook page due to content not available. I’m trying whatever it takes to rid my pain and so many have helped but yours takes another approach so I will try you too. Thank you so much for wanting to share what you know to people in pain for free as I think it is. I truly appreciate you!
I learned a lot. And it all makes sense. I’m having shoulder/arm/elbow pain on my right side and the left is starting. I’m feeling nerve pain all over my upper arms and shoulders, from my neck down. I’m committed to looking for help based on loosening my fascia. It total clicks with me now. Thank you.
I'm glad it's clicking and making sense! I have tons of free resources on this channel and my blog for getting yourself out of pain. There's a lot there for shoulders and arms and neck (everything!)
Yep. My hips have been out of balance since my childhood. Right side is higher than the left. My sister took me to see a therapist (at that time they called it P.U.S.H. - pressure under soft hands). She did exactly what is explained here, with her elbows. She mostly leaned into the side of my quads and hips. Before I left her office, I went to the restroom and checked in the mirror. My hips were even. I could always tell by the zipper of my pants because if it was straight vertically that meant balanced. Prior to that the zipper would tilt to the left.
Omg my zippers always tilt too I always knew the left side of my body is tighter, I always clench the left side of my body even in sleep and everything on the left, like bra straps & sleeves fall off or are longer, and clothing is tilted towards the left. I want to correct this so much.
Elisha, could you please talk about DRY NEEDLING and your thoughts about it? I have just discovered it and I think it's a FABULOUS adjunct to the pioneering, FABULOUS work that you are doing! Thanks for your wonderful, caring service to people who are in pain!
Yay! My #1 goal is making this information understandable and applicable for anyone who wants to take care of their body. What brought you to this video?
I appreciate your information on fascia, little is known about it. I have not been diagnosed with IT Band syndrome, but upon my own research I really believe that is what’s going on. Your findings make sense with my chronic pain and loss of flexibility and movement. Thank you Please forward information on treatments Diane Noble
I am so grateful for you and you're amazing informative videos that I'm sharing with everyone I know and love for themselves But more .... so that they can understand me and my conditions and my complaints and what I've been going through for many years and what I'm going through right now. 😔 I have been looking for an explanation forever I am ecstatic that I've finally found you❣️ and somebody who can explain what's been going on with me and help me get through it. thank you truly just doesn't cover what II would like to say to you You are a saving angel. ❤️😇🤗😘🧘♀️🤸♀️❤️
Great video! My fave parts were the tight clothing analogy and the photo and explanation of where the facia is. I’m in the fitness industry and work mostly with the aging population. I regularly do my own facia release with foam rolling and plan to start teaching a group class on it. I’ve subscribed and like and can’t wait for more info!
This video was so insightful and helpful!!! I really love the way you communicate this information! I appreciate your wisdom and thank you for sharing so much!
Thank you! this is validating my experience. I'm healing from childhood trauma and 36 year of labor intensive work that I tried to heal, even though I knew it was the fascia I couldn't figure out how to get the release. over the last month ive been releasing the dense fascia, as I understand it I hold my repressed emotions of a lifetime. after the release if I want the freedom to continue I work on changing my mindset.
Such important information! I had fascial adhesions in my obliques that spread to my stomach and diaphragm, causing gastroparesis and compulsive breathholding FOR DECADES. Doctors couldn't do a single thing to help, but I broke up the adhesions all on my own, and now my stomach works perfectly. Still building muscle memory to breathe properly, though. It's such a challenge!
So I've had this horribly painful problem with my right shoulder and of all the things I've ever tried only an alternating hot/cold shower has ever really helped until after watching your video on how the bicep is where I should be focusing and get presto,a huge reduction in my trapezium/neck area. Just wanted to say very grateful my dear. Thankyou very much.
After a fall that fractured L4 that healed, yet every day I experienced pain. Pain from L4 back injury and fall onto the butt added to 25 year OLD injuries from a freeway auto accident that was never pain free. For the 2 year I am actively seeking knowledge and implementing life changes to remove pain. NO ONE wants to "live" with it. This video is the first time I heard water. I subscribed.
Thank you for your advice, I literally cried with relief watching this after 15 years of not knowing what is wrong with me , I’m 100% sure now and relieved that there’s a Light at the end of the tunnel 🙏 I’m so grateful that you’ve literally changed my life ❤
Aww...I may not know you or your story, but I know with 100% certainty that healing is possible for everyone if we can find the root cause. I have a lot of videos on my channel that you can use to begin an exploration of your fascia and nervous system. I'm also on a mission to get Kinetix - my method of stepping on people - out into the world, so more people can benefit from it. I know what it's like to feel trapped in a body I don't understand, that feels like torture every day. If I could find freedom, then so can you 💚
Definitely wanting to learn more! Diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2000 and in pain 24/7...Tired of pills and being treated like a drug seeker by pain management Drs when all I want is to live a somewhat normal life with "Quality of Life!" I would love to be able to tell them all to go to Hell-that I don't need them anymore! Years ago I bought a book on myofascial pain but you've explained it better and given me more hope in 11 minutes then THAT WHOLE BOOK DID!
Start by not saying goto hell in the attitude but you have great go get em spirits. Do you have a plan beyond learning? A plan to act and do? If so update us. I saw one gentleman commented a foam roller 3x a day took him from barely able to walk to a top triathlon competitor 25 years later. Wow! very intimidating to think of a foam roller 3x a day😢 Good luck
It gives me hope! For years I’ve been trying to heal. Getting better but finding new little pieces that make so much sense. Adding another piece to the puzzle.
That first sentence describes my whole life. I have widespread pain every day with muscle knots constantly. Tensing has also brought me costocondritus and stomach pain. Anxiety sucks. Thanks for the helpful video
Hi Shannon - sorry to hear you're in so much pain. My channel has a lot of free resources for learning to work with your body and nervous system to release pain and trauma, rewire and feel more free. Whether you stick around here or not, I'm wishing you peace in your body and mind 💛
Nailslacquer - try 4-7-8 breathing - breath in 4 seconds, hold 7 seconds out for 8. If this is too difficult and you are gasping for air, start shorter and elongate as your nervous system starts to release. Five, ten, even 20 minutes should do the trick. The Object is to downshift from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest”. You will know it is working when you start to feel your stomach rumbling and a feeling of well being replaces the dread. (In biological terms, when your breathing slows down and deepens, it cues your nervous system that the threat has passed and you can now relax. )
@@rebeccam4431 thank you for this I'll try but it's not during fight or flight. Its unconscious all day and night. This happens while Im sleeping as well.
I just did your two exercises and I have been suffering from severe chronic pain not able to workout in the gym feeling I am not at my top and for the first time in 10 years I've actually had a reduction in my back pain. Why don't you have 20 million subscribers? You're to the point clear and even though I've done several different physical therapy modalities nothing comes close to what you've discovered I'm looking forward to learning more.
YAY!!! Thank you for sharing, what an amazing testimonial! That's why I'm online, and I am gonna get those 20 million subscribers eventually :) You can help by sharing my videos and blog posts! But mostly I just LOVE hearing stories like yours, that's what inspires me to keep creating content. And I have a LOT more to share and teach and show on this topic :)
Aloha from Colorado! This was GREAT! I’m falling in Live with the Fascial system! I’m a massage therapist in Colorado and I’m excited to go deeper into the Miracle of fascia!
Hi! I LOVE Colorado, where are you? I lived in Boulder for 8 years and Durango for 2, and am now in California - but plan to move back to CO sometime in the next year or so. I've been gone from TH-cam for a year and a half but plan to come back and share a lot more about Kinetix, the methodology discussed in this video. Fascia is AMAZING as an area of study! It has taught me so much about the human body, and our potential for healing and regeneration.
Fascia is part of the solution. There are other types of tissue injuries that need to be addressed to correct the whole injured area. Incorporating trigger point work, fascia release, Tragger movement, strain / counter strain as per Dr Jones, and LAST, therapeutic stretch clears the areas of injury. 25 years in practice after studying with the best teachers in the world taught me that it is more than one bodywork tool that is needed.
MIND! BLOWN!!! 😱😱😱 This is the most interesting of all the many thousands of health related videos I've watched since I (yeah, you guessed it) got sick 10 years ago! I👏AM👏IN!👏 🤩 Will look for that link immediately!!! 🥳 Love and light from Denmark, Scandinavia ❤
Great Talk! The message that fascia can be repaired is amazing and gives hope. I also thought your results to being pain free can happen in as few as three sessions. I would like to know more about how to find a therapist with the correct qualifications in my area.
Hi Daphne - where are you located? Unfortunately right now I only have 4 certified Kinetix Practitioners and they are in Colorado and California only. I am located in Marin, CA. Lots of people fly to work with me, so that is always an option. If that's not doable then I recommend starting with my free tutorials for self-help pain relief here on my TH-cam channel and blog. Also - I do phone and Skype consultations if you thrive with 1-1 personalized help. Please email elisha@mobilitymastery.com for more info or check my website. Would love to see you pain free and doing what you love again! I believe it's more than possible :)
Daphne Rainey Daphne. Please check out John Barnes myofascial release on the internet. He is one of the leading instructors in the area and his website has a list of trained therapists across the county. Hopefully there is someone close to you
Brilliant _ i am so glad you are help educating and helping people understand where their pain is likely coming from- I am a trainer and you are 100% correct - Thank you
Thank you so much! I am taking action! Can't stop won't stop! My favorite part of the video(besides the hope it contains) is your metaphor about the clothing size being to small. That is EXACTLY what is going on. Fascia restriction really sucks, bravo to you for this video and your healing work, you rock!
LOVE IT!!! Love your energy, your commitment and your obvious passion for freeing yourself. Is there a topic YOU want me to cover, or any question you'd ask me about fascia, pain, nervous system patterns, rewiring the brain? Thanks for being here!
@@ElishaCeleste Thank you! Yes actually, I do have some questions. Are there foods or supplements that can help hydrate and loosen up the fascia? I am also wondering about how mental states affect the fascia? Perhaps there are some visualizations or meditations that can be beneficial? I get really excited not just about healing my own pain but this information can help free so many people who suffer from chronic pain. When I think about that body of pain leaving collective society because the majority have this knowledge and access to these techniques... I can't' lie, I kinda tear up a bit. That is why I greatly admire teachers healers doing such fantastic work. Thanks again :) (going through your other videos on this site, sorry if I asked something you've already covered)
@@gideonfyah1 Yay, so happy you found me and this information! I have over 170 videos on the channel, LOTS of them about mindset and beliefs, nervous system patterns that could be keeping some people stuck in loops of pain...lots of good stuff. I've heard some people claim that taking LOTS (like an absurd amount) of digestive enzymes will dissolve fascial adhesions but I don't know if I buy that and I'm not sure it's healthy. Stress is the worst thing for fascia (go figure), and beyond that - eating healthy and drinking lots of water. But what fascia needs most is BLOOD, and that can only increase with fascial release by creating more space for blood to flow through.
thank you sharing! i just learn more about fascia and its role, i m in love with this :) i listen to Thomas Myers as well, you guys are amazing , thank you ❣️
There are so many people that are unaware of fascia, I wasn’t completely sure but all my doctor visits. I will tell them that I felt like I needed fluids that my body was dehydrated and they would push it off. They would pinch my skin and say that I was fine well on the inside of my body I felt like a desert. My mouth was always dry, and I just knew that was the reason I have been dealing with this forever. I actually fell on my neck when I was younger maybe first grade and I am 48 years old now and very much in pain every day. They’ve pushed it over to depression, saying that I was so depressed that I was thinking of the pain. There was no way I could be going through that much pain I later found out from my neurologist that this Indy was what it was, and they still push me off as if it’s nothing. I think I need to show this video to my Physician. Thank you so much for explaining to me what I have been trying to explain to them forever. I am so tired of them trying to push depression medication on me.
Hey Becky - I have tons of free info on the channel here to help you reverse the age of your fascia, get that fluidity back, make sense of your pain and find freedom. Welcome!
I love love love the information and techniques . In my massage practice I have incorrporated so much of what i have learned. thank you thank you thank you.
I’m very excited to find you. It’s like everything just lined up today, sixteen years after an avalanche of events triggered bad stuff. I just went through Advil withdrawal-who knew? Pain I now have been treating with that can’t stop me. I had to find answers.
I've had burning pain all over my body when pressure is applied, especially if someone pokes me! I really think it's my fascia! I have chronic knots also that I've had forever! Only thing that helps me is my fascia blaster. My fascia in my entire body is tight! I am definitely learning more about this.
Hi, you can learn more here: www.thehumanfreedomproject.com/kinetix-academy And if you want to try a few techniques and watch a couple free webinars I offered, you can find those here (scroll down the page to see the video tutorials): www.thehumanfreedomproject.com/try-kinetix
Love the way you describe fascia! I’ve been doing fascia release work though Block Therapy and it’s amazing how it’s been affecting every aspect of my life. Block Therapy is great because I can do it on my own. Your system also sounds very interesting to me so I signed up for your email. I like the idea of working with another person and incorporating movement.
Alesha, so,great to hear about the work you are doing. I am just learning about fascia,after a full year of Plantar’s Fasciitis. You are at my entry point. Thank you!❤ Kathryn Casternovia
Hi Kathryn 🥰 so good to 'see' you here! My TH-cam channel has quite a few videos about plantar fasciitis. Let me know if you're looking for anything specific right now and I can try to point you in that direction 😊 I think you probably saw my recent Substack via FB? If not, the latest post was all about how I cured my own PF and heel spur using gut compression. humanfreedomproject.substack.com/p/this-gut-compression-technique-cured
I have osteoporosis. Would you do this to a 73 year old women with this problem. I am in so much fascial pain I can hardly function. My son and daughter in law are helping me, but I feel so guilty about that.
I've done two therapies with a therapist with great results. Actually your video didn't tell me more than I already knew but I enjoyed your enthusiasm presenting, thank you.
Definitely try it - I've had SO much pain that was caused by cranky fascia. I used to be 6/10 pain all day every day for years, and now I'm usually at 0-2 on the pain scale
I have DDD in all levels of my spine. I am now 63 years old, and started going to a chiropractor when I was 14 years old. The start of my needing adjustments on a regular basis till I was around 46 years old when my L4L5 pancaked, and was gone for the most part. Never a person to hydrate EVER. Though I was always active, served in the Army twice, and competed in sports in high school. My career fields were in medicine, and not sitting still the usual. Had a baby at 43 years old, so though I was never able to go back to full time employment after having her and my back going. I still had to keep moving to a certain extent. I was told I had myofascial pain syndrome after my L4L5 herniated completely. Pain when pressing almost ANYWHERE on my body is present and has been for years. I knew it was related to my muscles, and the nerve impingement, inflammation in too many places to count. I know any kind of massage has to be done like your trying to beat me up, and for literal hours. Seems like it just goes back to like stretched rubber bands. I was told by a massage therapist that everything in my pelvic area and low back was so tight, but they seriously believed. That trying to loosen any of it, would allow the lower spine to collapse. But it has gotten to the point where my hips, groin, front and back of thighs just ache and burn all the time. The joints grab to a point that is ridiculous, stops me in my tracks. Find it hard to believe my body could reverse. But I will start researching the possibilities, because I seriously suffer every single day.
I’m new here I just found out about this because I have scoliosis and poly myalgia so I was told to go to a massage therapist or professional to have the release done and 73 and I’m tired of being in pain every day all day long and I appreciate you so much
My gastroenterologist recently suggested I might have polymyalgia, I've never heard of it before. The blood test for ESR was clear so apparently I don't have it. How were you diagnosed? I've been in pain for over 5 years with pinched nerves, arthritis, sciatica etc....and IBS is the latest diagnosis.
What was your favorite part of the video, did you learn anything new? Share below! I'd also LOVE to hear how you're using effective fascial release to not only get yourself out of pain, but optimize your body so you can live an unstoppable life (whatever that means for you). If you've used MY methods - tell me about it! There's NO better feeling in the world to me than helping people get pain-free and find their freedom. For me, freedom means being able to climb mountains, hike, go trail running and being fit to do the activities I love until I leave this world. You?
All of it. I've been in chronic pain for 35 yrs, since about 8yrs old and it's only grown and grown. I'm now doing physio and massage - both of which help BUT I feel like nothing yet has "unlocked" anything new for me. It's very gradual (but to be fair, constant) change and small improvement daily. I'm wondering if Fascial Stretching might speed up my attempts to normalize my ranges of motion and strength. I found an outfit in Toronto, where I live, that specializes in Fascial Stretching. Do you think I should add it to my stack? Take a few weeks off of the other activities and ONLY do FS for a couple weeks? Something else? Any advice would be appreciated. The video was super informative and inspiring. I'd love to be able to make myself pain free, even if it's hard work at home (which I'm currently doing anyway). Thanks
Thank you SOOO much for sharing this valuable information!!!! You're so amazing! I can't wait to try out your fascia moves! Much love to you and your healing work!
@@cw2544- thank you for sharing some of your story! I'm sorry you've been in pain for so long. I believe you can get FREE! If you're really interested in my recommendations, I suggest a 1-1 phone or Skype consultation. That way I can really help you after getting more of your history, asking a few other questions and guiding you to the next best steps on your healing journey. If ingested you can email elisha@mobilitymastery.com
Otherwise I'd say you can definitely try fascial stretching (I've never experienced it, but from videos I can tell it's VERY different than what I do...so I can't promise you results). I am going to guess, since you've been in pain since age 8, there's a strong nervous system component here. I can help you with that via phone or Skype, or you could check out some of my recent videos on nervous system patterns and releasing emotion from the body. Good luck, I'm rooting for you!
@@sashal.n9454 thank you for being here and sharing! Would love to hear how you feel after trying some of the techniques :)
I love that what you say supports what I've often tried to tell others - but most don't believe it. I once thought I had bursitis in my hips, and my leg muscles were weak. I consulted various different practitioners, but none of them helped. Finally, a chiropractor did some myofascial release as part of a regular treatment, and when I left his office, the pain was suddenly almost gone, and I could stand up more easily. Since then, I've used this technique to successfully treat many other different muscle pain problems.
I was in a car accident and come to find out I had no magnesium or potassium in my muscles. I was dehydrated, severely dehydrated from vomiting and diarrhea because of past pain issues and the pain medicine. I was both unable to fill my prescriptions and come to find out people were breaking in my house and stealing a week supply out of my month supply!
This caused me all sorts of problems but I think the worst issue was that during the accident all of my muscles tightened up for the impact and they locked down and stayed tight especially in my abdomen. All of the abdomen muscles and deep inside along my spine around my belly button the muscles were tight and stayed tight after the accident. It took me a long time to realize that I was in a dehydrated state for a very long time plus no magnesium or potassium. I was taking magnesium but I only started to get better after adding the potassium.
I really appreciate what you're saying because I believe my fascia also locked up during this car accident because of being in a dehydrated state. I have been hydrating myself for quite some time now drinking or trying to drink half my body weight in ounces a day.
I also found a therapist that gave me specific stretches that helped released the fascia around my chest! It was really bad where I had restricted breathing as in it was hard to take a deep breath. Also the chiropractor's were unable to get my back to adjust at all. If it did adjust a little bit you could tell just by the sound how tight everything was. This therapist really helped and the stretches while doing deep breathing helped release a lot of different muscles as you put them into a stretched position where they start to hurt. Hold that position and then breathe deep very slowly but not too slow and then out. She told me to do this three times and raise it up to six times and it has helped tremendously!
I believe I have also learned that if your body and your core is in a weakens state that these muscles and fascia will tighten back up because it's trying to hold your body up. The muscles are not strong enough to keep you upright then this fascia and other muscles and tendons will tighten much easier. Weak muscles tend to get tight and stay tight until their strengthened. This has been a vicious circle for me and when you're in a super weakened state it's very hard to build strength but as I stay faithful to walking 30 minutes a day and being gentle with myself as I do light strength exercises and slowly increase the weight I can tell things are improving. Also doing planks and things to strengthen your core has helped me tremendously. I hope this helps someone out there because when your core is in a weak state then it's easier to overdo and then your body will crash for days. Also events and people will affect you emotionally way more with a weakened core...
❤
Very good video I’m a certified fascia resistance stretcher (the genius of flexibility)and everything she says is accurate. I’ve been doing this for 10 years and I cannot begin to tell you how many amazing things I’ve seen in my line of work!
Where can we start to find a fascia specialist? Is there a medical term for the profession?
Where were you certified ? I’d love to hear more.
Ditto! PLEASE TELL US!❤
All stretching is stretching fascia.
Google "Find a myofascial release therapist near me." I have had 2 sessions so far, mostly working on wrists and hands (I have trigger thumb). It's helping! My plan is to avoid thumb surgery, I think I can!
I discovered the miracle of fascia release after a horrific fall I took off my beach cruiser. I damaged nearly every part of my body, from my shoulder all the way down to my ankle when the heavy bike crushed my left leg and my right leg slammed down like a clam shell on the opposite side of the frame. The bike seat jammed up into my groin and pinched it against the pavement. Luckily I didn't break anything. The pain was horrible.
So, i started researching pain, and what causes it? I've noticed that most therapists like yourself talk about pain, but don't really explain what causes it? Yes, the fascia shrinks when it's damaged and pulls up and down on the kinetic chain causing pain. What I learned (at least I think I learned) is that the pain is caused by a build up of calcium deposits and lactic acid that the body lays down to fix muscle fiber tears. The way I understand it (please correct me if I'm wrong) it that the calcium grinds against your nerves, thus causing pain. Not only do you need to stretch out those fascia fibers, but you also need to release the calcium from scarred tissue. Taking 500 mg of magnesium per day has REALLY helped remove the calcium that I am releasing when I work on my fascia and muscle fibers.
Also, what I discovered while trying to repair the newer bike accident injuries, was the 'old' sports and work related damage I didn't even know I had. For example; I was a paper boy for 2 years when I was 12 years of age. Carrying a 50 lb sack of newspapers around my neck completely threw my shoulder girdle off and thus my posture has been horrible for years (I'm 66 now). Once I discovered this amazing technique of removing the calcium deposits and stretching out the fascia, I was able to bring back perfect posture. I no longer have pain in my shoulders or back. It's amazing.
I've spent 10 months working on my bike accident injuries which opened up all sorts of past roller-blading spills where I landed on my backside which messed up my pelvis tilt. What a journey this has been! Now, I'm almost finished a total recondition. It's like restoring an old car. I can swim laps for an hour. Ride 30 miles on my bicycle and walk for miles, nearly pain free. Truly, I feel like 30 again, but with better posture!! ;)
Now, the only way I could have managed to achieve this is with the help of an electric 'percussion' massager. You can buy it on Amazon for about $30. One of the best investments I've ever made. This two headed hand held machine basically tenderizes the fascia and muscle tissue so you can dig in with your hands and tennis balls to ultimately release all the scar tissue. It's almost like sanding an old car to remove rust. It takes a lot of time, depending how much damage you've accumulated. But it works.
Finally, when I want to work on a particular muscle group, I heat it up with a electric heating pad. Get it toasty. Then I apply my percussion massager and 'sand' it all out while stretching the muscle. Be warned, the release of lactic acid will make you feel sick. So drink a lot of water. Also, I do heavy dossing of Vitamin C to help rebuild the collagen fiber that new muscle tissue is comprised of. Remember, you're going to have to rebuild and develop your muscles/tendons/ligaments once you clean them out. But they redevelop quickly once the new tissue fibers are laid down (muscle memory). Seriously, I feel like 30 again!
Sorry for the essay, but it's sooo well worth doing if you have the time and determination.
Thank you for this awesome explanation of what, much to my delight, I discovered on my own - because I didn't have insurance to cover physical therapy ;)
p.s. your tight clothing analogy to describe fascia pain is the very best I've run across.
Thanks for sharing your story! I believe we can recreate our bodies at any age, with persistence and the right tools. Sounds like you were able to do that for yourself! Amazing. From my perspective having worked with fascia in the particular way I do (stepping on people and using compression + movement to release the fascia), I'm not sure it has to be as time-consuming and complex as what you've described here. Although I'm also not sure there's a better way without having access to someone who does Kinetix (my method) or similar.
I have a different theory as to what's happening with the stuck fascia and how it causes pain - I believe it's several things all happening at once: myelin sheaths that have been laid down due to repeating physical and psychological patterns over and over (think about any sports or repetitive movements we do while thinking/feeling strongly). This creates "thickened" areas of fascia where the myelin was laid down over many years. The other thing to keep in mind is: pain is perception. Always. Now, that doesn't mean it's not "real" and it also doesn't mean we're not in danger. But the body and brain are like smoke detectors in a house, alerting us to POSSIBLE threats (fires) but it's our job to figure out if it's just smokey from cooking or an actual fire that could burn the house down. So to eliminate pain we have to create a different perception of our internal landscape (interoception). And then there's the actual physiological impact giant fascial adhesions have on our alignment, nerves etc. I could nerd out on it all day ;)
I'm happy you're swimming and biking and feel like a 30 year old again! Good for you :)
Yes, I know what you mean by the 'thickened' areas. Seems to me that once you get injured and scar tissue builds up, then any kind of muscle building after the injury just lays on top of the scar tissue. So that means you will eventually have to dig down and through the new muscle tissue to get at and remove the old scar if you want your muscles to function like new again.
It's all so fascinating and truly exciting! I completely understand how you could 'nerd' out on it all day. I could too! Keep up your important work. I'll be watching. :)
Omg. That sounds like wht I am going thru. And i hv intense unbelievable fascia knots on the outside of my thighs. I realized some time ago tht massages dont work for this prblm. Learning quite a bit from the video & ur comment here. I am still trying to fig out what to do. Now I suffer from severe sciatic pain down my right leg.
What you have described here is incredible! I am curious about the relationship between magnesium and calcium release that you spoke of. What drive you to believe the magnesium aids in the removal of build up calcium? How did you think to do that?
I am very curious as I am a massage therapist, and I'm looking to learn more effective ways to help my clients with chronic pain. Beyond that i find it fascinating whenever someone has it in them to carve their own path to better health, any information and ideas you'd like to share with me would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for taking any time you do in reading and replying to this!
Thank you for sharing your essay...lol. It was incredibly inspiring and gave me a lot of hope that I too can heal myself. I am so happy for you that you get to enjoy your life now. Congratulations!
I have been working on facia release for 10 months because I started paying attention to the gift of pain . Night and day difference in every aspect of my life. I don't think anyone really understands where the rabbit hole goes with this knowledge. This is probably the most important video anyone ever watched.Thank you for sharing.
I've been observing my body ..noticing the intense pain of my facial which normal gets ignored and just paying attention and gently rubbing the painful area which might have also been my spleen meridian I've had a huge shift..I literally got my whole digestive system working better and feeling less bloated and lighter and stronger just from this area in my thighs where the spleen meridian is and where the facia was insanely painful. Its not as painful now and I feel like ah I have tapped into something at last where I can help myself. I cant figure out my back its got so tight and bad no amount of rollering does anything but hurt so I'm gonna see what I can just become aware of by paying attention more. I feel like the pain sort of makes you ignore areas of your body for a long time to avoid the pain but as you say the gift is the pain telling you something. Love your comment.
As a diabetic I developed an electrolyte imbalance that caused a lot of fascia spasms. You could watch the twitching in my aching legs. I added a sugar free electrolyte drink and in one day it stopped. This was not something my doctor warned me about. Better control of my blood sugar helped with the dehydration you are referring to, but until I replaced the potassium that was causing the spasms it did not improve,
Dear Kathy... As a professional Healthcare worker my whole life, I have come to the conclusion that our U.S. system is more concerned with capitalism & making money ( Medical Insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies,etc) with the goals of KEEPING THE PATIENT IN THE CIRCLE OF ILLNESS, AND KEEPING THE MONEY FLOWING TO THEM! It's obvious how pharmaceutical companies are so integrated in medical schools, etc! They have far too much influence on the training future doctors to use their drugs for profiting from keeping people sick and keeping people on their drugs and more drugs to treat those side effects RATHER than going to the ROOT CAUSE of the disease and finding ways to cure it! Our system sucks!
People should be talking about the connection between electrolytes, fluid balance, and all of the body's soft tissues! Thanks for sharing.
Taking magnesium helped me so much. I do feel like I need more potassium but that is not sold as a supplement in my country and since my juicer broke I haven't been drinking veggies and find it hard to eat a lot. I should get a nre one I'm just annoyed that I can fix my old one which should be fixable..
@@Padraigpcream of tartar is Potassium so it’s easy to make your own electrolyte mix by adding a good mineral sea salt with it to your favorite juice.
@albemarlegirl5734 I did not know this. I found a salt called losalt which instead if sodium has potassium but I don't know if that's any use. We can get dioralyte which is for diarriah but they're insanely expensive for using often. I got some prune juice but it ended up sitting in the fridge for a month lol! I'll give that a look up thank you very much.
I have had balance issues all my life. This woman is the real deal and I can stand on my tiptoes for the first time since I was 12. I’m 50+ years old and have a mild form of muscular dystrophy.
Thank you. ♥️♥️♥️
Glad ur seeing improvement!
Wow! Decades ago, I had my then boyfriend stand on my thighs just like this. He thought I was crazy, he couldn't believe I needed so much pressure in a massage. He was worried he was going to hurt me but It just felt incredibly relieving for him to just stand on me. I thought it was my muscles that were so tight, but now I know it was my fascia.
I just started craniosacral therapy a few months ago and it is the only thing that has relieved the extreme body armor I have had since I was a teenager from cptsd and a back injury. My fascia and muscles were so tight for the last 45 years that any type of massage or self therapy was painful. I am now soft enough to be able to utilize these and it is such a relief! I also have had the chronic knee & hip pain you speak of as well as upper body pain especially in the neck and shoulders. Thank you for your work to help others ❤
I would love to learn more about this! I am a 75yr old lady in chronic pain daily, have already had one hip replacement and now a number of issues with back and hip pain. Pleases send me your videos on these movements . Thank you so much for your lovely informative video 😊
Learned about this a few weeks ago when I read the book, "The Permanent Pain Cure" after suffering horrible hip pain for years. Great video!
Wow this is just incredible information. The connection between nervous system and fascia and fibro/pain and trauma makes so much sense. Thank you so much. This affirms the path of healing I've been nudged to pursue. This is a miracle. 💛💛💛
Hi Kathleen - yay! You're following your intuition and inner wisdom to solutions that feel right to you, and THAT in itself is part of the healing process. I'm so glad this felt affirming. You also left a blog comment asking how to work with me in person. Would you please send an email to info@elishaceleste.com ? Sometimes when I email someone first it goes into spam (since it's a business email). We can set up a free phone consultation if working with me is something you want to explore. Either way, I'm glad you're finding the resources to heal yourself 💕✨
Agreed Kathleen... I went through lots of trauma and developed fibro...
You have insight that not many others do.
I'm a myofascial trainer for the past 20 years. I've made much great gains and changes, especially postural doing this type of work as opposed to "muscle" training
I've just started watching about 3 days ago, and I started with quads, adductors and IT band. After working with foam roller this morning my legs felt lighter. I then hiked and I felt light on my feet.
I was most influenced when you said, "healthy fascia wouldn't hurt when applying pressure". I've got some work to do. 64 years of fascia neglect 😮. THANK YOU. I'm committed.
This is what brought me to your channel. I've waited years for you to return to this subject. Yay! In the meanwhile, I've gone from horrible fascia pain all the way to functional. The suffering I put myself through has been the most difficult thing I've ever done. But I knew it would result in a better body. It worked. My knee tendonitis is gone. The tightness throughout my back and calves and everything is gone. It was literally torture. But now I'm 62 and young. Thanks.
Also, the dehydration is due to acid ash forming foods. I'm still getting miraculous results by having eliminated what I used to love- animal products. Acidosis causes almost all of our ailments. Changing to fruit has had a profound effect on many areas in my life. I'm seeing it in others too.
WOW!!! Amazing work! Thank you for being here and waiting for me to come back, I'm so happy to be back filming videos for you all :) Incredible testimony to the human spirit AND body, your story! YES. I'm inspired! Thank you for sharing.
I definitely need a brain rewire lol no but serious thanks for this information
@@Gkuljian so you only eat fruit ?
@@decathlete2000 For several years. It's the best way to detox and heal. I eat cooked now, and eventually will get back to even things like pizza. When you're sick enough you'll stop bad foods.
Ugh… I want to feel better. I have pain all over my body all the time. ALL THE TIME. Thanks for this video I’m so happy to be on this journey.
Me to, but doctor say is fibromyalgia
I'm beginning to believe that FM pain is made worse by restricted fascia.... the more pain we feel, the less likely we are to move. When you become more body aware... you can tell the difference between muscle pain from disuse and restricted fascia being torn apart.
Did you get any better??
@@jasongarcia2140 No but I think I know why. I've had multiple hernias for years and I finally found something that seems to be working for those. I'm optimistic. Check back next year :))
I've had chronic and worsening neck/back pain since I was 16, I've had every possible test and scan and been through PT three times but nothing works and the pain is still debilitating. Today I found out about fascia through a random youtube recommendation and I'm fairly certain I have found the root of 7+ years of pain
how's it going? what exercises are ya doing?
I’m feeling the exact same and I just want to gobble up all the information possible as quickly as possible!!! I’m desperate for pain relief!!
This information is FASCIAnating,Thanks👍
I am just now finding you. I can not be more thankful for these videos. My pec minor thanks you.
Thank you, I am getting nerdy about fascia and I want to learn about these release techniques. I learned that the fascia is so intimately connected with the nervous system! Awareness through movement!
My favorite part of the video is the hope it brings for improved health and pain relief. I've dealt with tmj pain for several years and recently was diagnosed with frozen shoulder. While doing recommended at-home therapy exercises and stretches, I started exploring and researching the muscles involved and began to see how everything is connected to everything else. I've read about fascia, but your description is the most clear that I've heard. I'm going to check out more of your videos and incorporate fascia release into my daily movement routine. Thanks so much!
Been doing myofacial release for 27 years. Patient came with not being able to take a deep breath for 2 years. Been for cat scans ,ct scans and ultrascans.multiple doctor and chiropractor visits with no relief.I applied myofacia release to the diaphragm muscle for 10 minuits and she was able to take her first deep breath in 2 years. I use myofacia release with my massage in every treatment i do.It works great David
It's an amazing feeling helping people like that!
I have suffered from poor diaphragmatic breathing for nearly 20 years after a bad car accident when my neighbor fell asleep and rear ended me while I was in park in front of my house. Chiro used to do that amazing “surprise” release for my diaphragm. How can I accomplish something similar myself?
@@EmilyKnight413 Hi Emily. The way i release the diaphragm is to have a patient lay on their back with a pillow under their knee's. The patient breaths normal while doing this. One hand on top of the other i apply firm pressure down on the top ribs just below the sternum and hold this for 3 minutes. Then i do both sides of the ribs pushing in from the side and holding each side for 3 minutes . If you have someone that can assist you (husband partner or friend) this can easily be done at home. See how you go David
@@davids1227 thanks so much. That’s my former chiropractor did ages ago back in New Orleans. He was the Saints’ chiropractor and a genius of sports medicine/ mobility. I remember he did exactly this then as soon as I was comfortable he would let go and VROOM all the air would come in. It was incredible. I’m quaranting at the moment as I’m a realtor and may have been exposed but once I get my
Negative results back (🤞🏻) I’ll have my best friend do it.
@@EmilyKnight413 Hope it all goes well for you Emily . Feel free to let me know if you need any more info. David from Australia
My favorite part is you explaining my pain. I've spent so much time and money on myself. Whole body pain.
This is so crazy, I knew it! I instinctively have asked people to step on me feeling it was my only way for relief.... Most people won't. The rollers and balls have literally saved my life.
I learned about fascia through Ashleigh Black, but I have to say it wasn't the best experience. That being said, my daughter is a certified health coach and she found you and was very excited about your technique . I have had real issues with circulation and pain in my legs especially my left leg and foot.In fact most of mt pain and problems are on my left side. your introductoery video was a God send! I definately understand what you are saying. I eat a keto diet and do intermittent fasting and I have drastically improved my health but this is the last frontier I need to address. I am 68 years old, have 11 beautiful children and feel so much better because if many improvements I've made. Now I want fascial relief to complete the jpurney.
Candy Austin hey Candy! Thanks for watching and taking time to share your thoughts. I’m well aware of Ashley and don’t indorse a lot of her theories and claims as they are opposite to my experience working with people in pain since 2008. I wonder if I know your daughter? I attended IIN to become a health coach myself, and ended up doing this work instead (this career was made for me!) How can I help you complete the journey through fascial release? There’s really no substitute for Kinetix, my in person method. That’s why I’m so passionate about getting as many people trained to it as possible.
I don't think you know my daughter but she called yesterday and said she was taking a class or something through you? Anyway she is going to help me get started on this ASAP. Anything you can suggest would be great. The videos you have will help us address some of my more immediate with issues with pain. I was a jazz dancer and gymnist in my young years and I'm paying for it now, especially in my legs. I can walk fine with no real issues but I tend to fall occassionally and have had numerous injuries not so much from falling but just being "clumsy" for lack of a better word...Probably all fascial related. She and I have been working on my health improvements for about a year and the progress has been swift. Thank you for anything you can do. You are to be commended for reaching out to us.
Candy Austin - oh wow! If your daughter is taking my class, you’ll be in very good hands after that to get the best possible result! I’d love to know who your daughter is so I can make sure to say hi and tell her we’ve been chatting :) the self help videos are a GREAT place to start.
Are you kidding me?!! This was soooo helpful! Instant relief. I know it's a process and I need to do the work. But I am so happy I now have the answer. That in itself is such a relief. Thank you so much for this video!
You're welcome Tony! Which technique did you try? Was it the partner quad/hip flexor technique or something else?
@@ElishaCeleste It was the total information about the Fascia. I've never heard of it until a few weeks ago. I injured my hamstring and now better my knee has limited mobility with pain. My trainer said it is my fascia that is bunched up in the knee and to used a massage ball to loosen it up.
You have explained the pain that I am going through. Thank you! Now I know what to address and work with it. GOD BLESS YOU
Love, love, love your outlook. Im an anatomy and pathology instructor and always emphasize the importance of Fascia. My practice revolves around fascial therapy work.
Thank you! And thank you for education your students about fascia :)
Xrays and mri dont show fascia. I've been a trigger point devotee for close to 20 years.and avoided surgery because of it. You're definitely onto something. Thanks for sharing this little known discipline.
Hi Elisha. I follow you off and on, so I am a little familiar with your work. One thing that surprised me in this video was your statement, "Healthy fascia won’t hurt at all when compression is applied." Wow! So, at age 55, I have a lot of work to do! I just started your biceps, shoulders, and neck release videos last night. Thanks a million for sharing these techniques!
Hey CJ - ha! Ok, so almost ALL of us adults have unhealthy fascia to varying degrees. However - with some consistent fascial release head to toe and THEN consistent maintenance - we can completely reverse that unhealthy fascia and it WON'T HURT at all. But then the trick is we HAVE to maintain that! Kind of like eating healthy or exercising right? I wish I could work on everyone, because Kinetix is SO much faster than self-help. But that's why I'm committed to teaching as many people as I can. Where do you live? And THANK YOU for being here and trying my methods out, I'm happy to hear they've helped :)
Thank YOU. I'm confident these moves are going to help relieve pain. And I understand all about maintenance. It's a lot of work to be and stay healthy. We live in the foothills near Sacramento on a beautiful property. You are welcome to come park for a while! Best wishes with all of your new directions. You deserve it!
Wonderful information, great stuff pain is part of the release for sure . I remember in Thailand a Thai traditional healer cure my migraine headaches by manipulating a facia knot in my upper back , he used a wooden tool to press so hard I thought he was going to break me and at same time ask me to move the arm and neck. Headache was gone for good after 30 years of suffering.
I have been in a car accident as a baby and have been clumsy throughout my entire life. So I fell, stumbled, sprained almost every joint during childhood and adolescence. Even as a child every nudge of my body was painfull. My father would joke that my body was a musical instrument, since I would make a sound where ever I was touched. I never found it funny and did always tell him it was because I felt pain at the touch. I never was a nimble child. Exercise was hell for me. Walking, street, sand, climbing stairs. I have tried so much, but kept getting stiffer and more restricted when trying to get more supple by almost any thing I worked with. When touching my body I can feel small pebbles and grain like particles between my skin and on my muscles. I am so done with feeling so restricted when my mind wants to be able to move. What you are telling me makes so much sense. I have benefitted from chiropractor and trigger point, dry needling, but it always was temporary. I am mostly bedridden nowadays because moving is so painfull and exhausting (after a couple of injuries which made me bedridden. I am committed to renovate my body and your knowledge will be crucial. I know it will be a lot of work, but I want to live, not just exist.
@Pouquiloury, watch "Earthing Movie" maybe some help can be gleaned.
Ok I"m ready at 72 and want to keep facia fluid, flexible , aligned.
After having an undiagnosed abdominal vascular nerve compression for 15 years, even after the release of my Mesenteric ligament, my epigastric area is like you say, squeezing, tightening, painful. I’m now sitting with a pain stimulator that worked with the trial, but not with the permanent one. Oh how I wish I would have seen this before!
I cannot tell you how much I value the time and effort you have taken to share your wisdom and knowledge with people like me suffering from myofascial pain, that debilitates my life. The fact that you brought up the impact of trauma on facia, along with every single event, and patterns that we develop throughout life, is the most impactful thing that I have found from this particular video. I’ve had severe trauma in my life, and a specific instance initiated pain in my fascia that has debilitated me for the last 12 years.
I went to some sessions with an MFR therapist, and had amazing results, but I could only afford so much. I definitely want to look into your methods because I need freedom in my life again, I am a prisoner in the vice of my facia right now. The description of clothing that does not fit right is it perfect for what’s going on in my body and the fascia compresses nerves which creates severe pain. In fact, I cannot even tolerate clothes that are moderately tight because my fascia is in such a state of angry, restricted tension. This gives me some hope and I will definitely pursue it.💜🙏💜
There’s also a channel called Block Therapy that address exercises you can do to release fascial adhesions. Hope you find relief!
Omg in so glad I found this I've been having this problem for over 10 years and I have an apt for orthopedic surgeon next week I need to take this discovery to my chiropractor love love love this ty so much
Ooo, good luck finding alternatives,!
You might also check out Sterling Structural Therapy - they offer a complimentary 45 minute (virtual) session - and Dana has a number of videos on fascia and the work they're doing!
Strechings and sprort are very helpfull for me
Always looking at videos about facia/hip pain and have found you now. I’ve downloaded and subscribed as well but couldn’t get on the Facebook page due to content not available. I’m trying whatever it takes to rid my pain and so many have helped but yours takes another approach so I will try you too. Thank you so much for wanting to share what you know to people in pain for free as I think it is. I truly appreciate you!
I learned a lot. And it all makes sense. I’m having shoulder/arm/elbow pain on my right side and the left is starting. I’m feeling nerve pain all over my upper arms and shoulders, from my neck down. I’m committed to looking for help based on loosening my fascia. It total clicks with me now. Thank you.
I'm glad it's clicking and making sense! I have tons of free resources on this channel and my blog for getting yourself out of pain. There's a lot there for shoulders and arms and neck (everything!)
Yep. My hips have been out of balance since my childhood. Right side is higher than the left. My sister took me to see a therapist (at that time they called it P.U.S.H. - pressure under soft hands). She did exactly what is explained here, with her elbows. She mostly leaned into the side of my quads and hips. Before I left her office, I went to the restroom and checked in the mirror. My hips were even. I could always tell by the zipper of my pants because if it was straight vertically that meant balanced. Prior to that the zipper would tilt to the left.
Omg my zippers always tilt too I always knew the left side of my body is tighter, I always clench the left side of my body even in sleep and everything on the left, like bra straps & sleeves fall off or are longer, and clothing is tilted towards the left. I want to correct this so much.
@@nailslacquer checkout postural restoration institute on left aic and right bc pattern.
@@prasadshetty5226 Thank you! I'm looking into it now.
Thank you
Elisha, could you please talk about DRY NEEDLING and your thoughts about it? I have just discovered it and I think it's a FABULOUS adjunct to the pioneering, FABULOUS work that you are doing! Thanks for your wonderful, caring service to people who are in pain!
THE most amazing thing that I discovered a few months ago that has changed my life .....so o o grateful.
I love your explanations. When I understand something I can be more motivated to take better care of myself!
Yay! My #1 goal is making this information understandable and applicable for anyone who wants to take care of their body. What brought you to this video?
I appreciate your information on fascia, little is known about it. I have not been diagnosed with IT Band syndrome, but upon my own research I really believe that is what’s going on. Your findings make sense with my chronic pain and loss of flexibility and movement. Thank you
Please forward information on treatments
Diane Noble
I am so grateful for you and you're amazing informative videos that I'm sharing with everyone I know and love
for themselves
But more ....
so that they can understand me and my conditions and my complaints and what I've been going through for many years
and what I'm going through right now. 😔
I have been looking for an explanation forever
I am ecstatic that I've finally found you❣️ and somebody who can explain what's been going on with me and help me get through it.
thank you truly just doesn't cover what II would like to say to you
You are a saving angel. ❤️😇🤗😘🧘♀️🤸♀️❤️
Great video! My fave parts were the tight clothing analogy and the photo and explanation of where the facia is. I’m in the fitness industry and work mostly with the aging population. I regularly do my own facia release with foam rolling and plan to start teaching a group class on it. I’ve subscribed and like and can’t wait for more info!
This video was so insightful and helpful!!! I really love the way you communicate this information! I appreciate your wisdom and thank you for sharing so much!
You're welcome, thank you for the comment and I'm really glad you got something out of it!
Thank you! this is validating my experience. I'm healing from childhood trauma and 36 year of labor intensive work that I tried to heal, even though I knew it was the fascia I couldn't figure out how to get the release. over the last month ive been releasing the dense fascia, as I understand it I hold my repressed emotions of a lifetime. after the release if I want the freedom to continue I work on changing my mindset.
Such important information! I had fascial adhesions in my obliques that spread to my stomach and diaphragm, causing gastroparesis and compulsive breathholding FOR DECADES. Doctors couldn't do a single thing to help, but I broke up the adhesions all on my own, and now my stomach works perfectly. Still building muscle memory to breathe properly, though. It's such a challenge!
Hi, how did you do this? I have the exact same problem! Thanks
I HAVE THIS! including breathing. how did you break it up yourself??!
How u doing now?
How did you do that?
I love your explanation of the true cause of pain. Makes me hope. Will check further into your method.
So I've had this horribly painful problem with my right shoulder and of all the things I've ever tried only an alternating hot/cold shower has ever really helped until after watching your video on how the bicep is where I should be focusing and get presto,a huge reduction in my trapezium/neck area.
Just wanted to say very grateful my dear.
Thankyou very much.
You're so welcome! Love the results you're getting, thank you for sharing your success!
I am claiming this ❤ thank you 🙏🏻 I love that it’s something that can improve and we can take an active role with doing something about it ❤
After a fall that fractured L4 that healed, yet every day I experienced pain. Pain from L4 back injury and fall onto the butt added to 25 year OLD injuries from a freeway auto accident that was never pain free. For the 2 year I am actively seeking knowledge and implementing life changes to remove pain. NO ONE wants to "live" with it. This video is the first time I heard water. I subscribed.
Thank you for your advice, I literally cried with relief watching this after 15 years of not knowing what is wrong with me , I’m 100% sure now and relieved that there’s a Light at the end of the tunnel 🙏 I’m so grateful that you’ve literally changed my life ❤
Aww...I may not know you or your story, but I know with 100% certainty that healing is possible for everyone if we can find the root cause. I have a lot of videos on my channel that you can use to begin an exploration of your fascia and nervous system. I'm also on a mission to get Kinetix - my method of stepping on people - out into the world, so more people can benefit from it. I know what it's like to feel trapped in a body I don't understand, that feels like torture every day. If I could find freedom, then so can you 💚
Thank you for sharing sister, it means the world when someone shares just to help the world
Definitely wanting to learn more! Diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2000 and in pain 24/7...Tired of pills and being treated like a drug seeker by pain management Drs when all I want is to live a somewhat normal life with "Quality of Life!" I would love to be able to tell them all to go to Hell-that I don't need them anymore! Years ago I bought a book on myofascial pain but you've explained it better and given me more hope in 11 minutes then THAT WHOLE BOOK DID!
Start by not saying goto hell in the attitude but you have great go get em spirits. Do you have a plan beyond learning? A plan to act and do? If so update us. I saw one gentleman commented a foam roller 3x a day took him from barely able to walk to a top triathlon competitor 25 years later. Wow! very intimidating to think of a foam roller 3x a day😢 Good luck
It gives me hope! For years I’ve been trying to heal. Getting better but finding new little pieces that make so much sense. Adding another piece to the puzzle.
That first sentence describes my whole life. I have widespread pain every day with muscle knots constantly. Tensing has also brought me costocondritus and stomach pain. Anxiety sucks. Thanks for the helpful video
Hi Shannon - sorry to hear you're in so much pain. My channel has a lot of free resources for learning to work with your body and nervous system to release pain and trauma, rewire and feel more free. Whether you stick around here or not, I'm wishing you peace in your body and mind 💛
@@ElishaCeleste Thank you very much ☺
Right I constantly clench my entire body so much so I get migraines and jaw pain, but it's not just my jaw I clench it's my entire body.
Nailslacquer - try 4-7-8 breathing - breath in 4 seconds, hold 7 seconds out for 8. If this is too difficult and you are gasping for air, start shorter and elongate as your nervous system starts to release. Five, ten, even 20 minutes should do the trick. The Object is to downshift from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest”. You will know it is working when you start to feel your stomach rumbling and a feeling of well being replaces the dread. (In biological terms, when your breathing slows down and deepens, it cues your nervous system that the threat has passed and you can now relax. )
@@rebeccam4431 thank you for this I'll try but it's not during fight or flight. Its unconscious all day and night. This happens while Im sleeping as well.
Thank you for this💗. I needed this info today. Right on target!
I just did your two exercises and I have been suffering from severe chronic pain not able to workout in the gym feeling I am not at my top and for the first time in 10 years I've actually had a reduction in my back pain. Why don't you have 20 million subscribers? You're to the point clear and even though I've done several different physical therapy modalities nothing comes close to what you've discovered I'm looking forward to learning more.
YAY!!! Thank you for sharing, what an amazing testimonial! That's why I'm online, and I am gonna get those 20 million subscribers eventually :) You can help by sharing my videos and blog posts! But mostly I just LOVE hearing stories like yours, that's what inspires me to keep creating content. And I have a LOT more to share and teach and show on this topic :)
Aloha from Colorado! This was GREAT! I’m falling in Live with the Fascial system! I’m a massage therapist in Colorado and I’m excited to go deeper into the Miracle of fascia!
Hi! I LOVE Colorado, where are you? I lived in Boulder for 8 years and Durango for 2, and am now in California - but plan to move back to CO sometime in the next year or so. I've been gone from TH-cam for a year and a half but plan to come back and share a lot more about Kinetix, the methodology discussed in this video. Fascia is AMAZING as an area of study! It has taught me so much about the human body, and our potential for healing and regeneration.
Well we are in the middle of 2023 and can't wait to see your return.
I tried the biceps fascial release for the pain in my occiput. It relieved most of the pain in just one session!
Yay, Kimberly! I'm so happy to hear that, thanks for sharing with us!
Fascia is part of the solution. There are other types of tissue injuries that need to be addressed to correct the whole injured area. Incorporating trigger point work, fascia release, Tragger movement, strain / counter strain as per Dr Jones, and LAST, therapeutic stretch clears the areas of injury. 25 years in practice after studying with the best teachers in the world taught me that it is more than one bodywork tool that is needed.
MIND! BLOWN!!! 😱😱😱 This is the most interesting of all the many thousands of health related videos I've watched since I (yeah, you guessed it) got sick 10 years ago! I👏AM👏IN!👏 🤩 Will look for that link immediately!!! 🥳 Love and light from Denmark, Scandinavia ❤
My prayers have been answered about my pain! Thank you
You have given me an excellent starting point!
Thank God for pain because we would never realise how unhealthy we are. Great video. I have learnt a lot. ❤😊
Great Talk! The message that fascia can be repaired is amazing and gives hope. I also thought your results to being pain free can happen in as few as three sessions. I would like to know more about how to find a therapist with the correct qualifications in my area.
Hi Daphne - where are you located? Unfortunately right now I only have 4 certified Kinetix Practitioners and they are in Colorado and California only. I am located in Marin, CA. Lots of people fly to work with me, so that is always an option. If that's not doable then I recommend starting with my free tutorials for self-help pain relief here on my TH-cam channel and blog. Also - I do phone and Skype consultations if you thrive with 1-1 personalized help. Please email elisha@mobilitymastery.com for more info or check my website. Would love to see you pain free and doing what you love again! I believe it's more than possible :)
Daphne Rainey Daphne. Please check out John Barnes myofascial release on the internet. He is one of the leading instructors in the area and his website has a list of trained therapists across the county. Hopefully there is someone close to you
Brilliant _ i am so glad you are help educating and helping people understand where their pain is likely coming from- I am a trainer and you are 100% correct - Thank you
Thank you so much! I am taking action!
Can't stop won't stop!
My favorite part of the video(besides the hope it contains) is your metaphor about the clothing size being to small.
That is EXACTLY what is going on.
Fascia restriction really sucks, bravo to you for this video and your healing work, you rock!
LOVE IT!!! Love your energy, your commitment and your obvious passion for freeing yourself. Is there a topic YOU want me to cover, or any question you'd ask me about fascia, pain, nervous system patterns, rewiring the brain? Thanks for being here!
@@ElishaCeleste Thank you!
Yes actually, I do have some questions.
Are there foods or supplements that can help hydrate and loosen up the fascia?
I am also wondering about how mental states affect the fascia?
Perhaps there are some visualizations or meditations that can be beneficial?
I get really excited not just about healing my own pain but this information can help free so many people who suffer from chronic pain.
When I think about that body of pain leaving collective society because the majority have this knowledge and access to these techniques...
I can't' lie, I kinda tear up a bit.
That is why I greatly admire teachers healers doing such fantastic work.
Thanks again :)
(going through your other videos on this site, sorry if I asked something you've already covered)
@@gideonfyah1 Yay, so happy you found me and this information! I have over 170 videos on the channel, LOTS of them about mindset and beliefs, nervous system patterns that could be keeping some people stuck in loops of pain...lots of good stuff. I've heard some people claim that taking LOTS (like an absurd amount) of digestive enzymes will dissolve fascial adhesions but I don't know if I buy that and I'm not sure it's healthy. Stress is the worst thing for fascia (go figure), and beyond that - eating healthy and drinking lots of water. But what fascia needs most is BLOOD, and that can only increase with fascial release by creating more space for blood to flow through.
thank you sharing! i just learn more about fascia and its role, i m in love with this :) i listen to Thomas Myers as well, you guys are amazing , thank you ❣️
Thank YOU for watching and commenting, glad to have you here!
You are a genius!!!!!!
Si interesting. I wanna try effectiveness in fibromyalgia. Tks to share
So much chronic pain and facial release gives some relief. I need more facial release and I am ready for this!
Hey Dan, welcome to my channel! You'll find a lot of free resources for fascia release and solving pain here.
There are so many people that are unaware of fascia, I wasn’t completely sure but all my doctor visits. I will tell them that I felt like I needed fluids that my body was dehydrated and they would push it off. They would pinch my skin and say that I was fine well on the inside of my body I felt like a desert. My mouth was always dry, and I just knew that was the reason I have been dealing with this forever. I actually fell on my neck when I was younger maybe first grade and I am 48 years old now and very much in pain every day. They’ve pushed it over to depression, saying that I was so depressed that I was thinking of the pain. There was no way I could be going through that much pain I later found out from my neurologist that this Indy was what it was, and they still push me off as if it’s nothing. I think I need to show this video to my Physician. Thank you so much for explaining to me what I have been trying to explain to them forever. I am so tired of them trying to push depression medication on me.
Trust yourself, and listen to your body - she will always tell you what she needs 💛
I do Fascial Bodywork and this video is amazing! Thank you! I want everyone to know the importance of healthy fascia great video
Glad you like this, and yes education is so important! What kind of fascia bodywork do you do?
20 year pain warrior here - need this in my life!!!
Hey Becky - I have tons of free info on the channel here to help you reverse the age of your fascia, get that fluidity back, make sense of your pain and find freedom. Welcome!
I love love love the information and techniques . In my massage practice I have incorrporated so much of what i have learned. thank you thank you thank you.
You're welcome Danie!
This may have just open my eyes to what my real pain issue is from. Thank you I am going to check this out. Peace and love
So glad you did this video.A lot of people don’t even know what it is.
Very interesting approach to pain and that fascia shrinks . It's absolutely true. Only person which experience pain can understand this
I have been looking for this video for years. Thanks
I'm just learning about this and it is some incredible information ... it has helped me so much ... just subscribed ... thank you so much !
👍🏼💪🙏👍🏼💪🙏
I’m very excited to find you. It’s like everything just lined up today, sixteen years after an avalanche of events triggered bad stuff. I just went through Advil withdrawal-who knew? Pain I now have been treating with that can’t stop me. I had to find answers.
I've had burning pain all over my body when pressure is applied, especially if someone pokes me! I really think it's my fascia! I have chronic knots also that I've had forever! Only thing that helps me is my fascia blaster. My fascia in my entire body is tight! I am definitely learning more about this.
I just started Bowen massage and it seems to help immediately.
I’m a massage student and I appreciate this video. I would like to learn more about this technique. Thanks
Hi, you can learn more here: www.thehumanfreedomproject.com/kinetix-academy
And if you want to try a few techniques and watch a couple free webinars I offered, you can find those here (scroll down the page to see the video tutorials): www.thehumanfreedomproject.com/try-kinetix
I'm a massage therapist this is so wonderful I will learn the fascia for us
Fascia is a worthy study, it has kept my attention for 15 years and counting! I am still learning new things all the time.
Love the way you describe fascia! I’ve been doing fascia release work though Block Therapy and it’s amazing how it’s been affecting every aspect of my life. Block Therapy is great because I can do it on my own. Your system also sounds very interesting to me so I signed up for your email. I like the idea of working with another person and incorporating movement.
My Osteopath just suggested Block Therapy... I'm going to look into it. I have FM/CFS. Happy to hear your feedback on it.
What is block therapy
Alesha, so,great to hear about the work you are doing. I am just learning about fascia,after a full year of Plantar’s Fasciitis. You are at my entry point. Thank you!❤ Kathryn Casternovia
Hi Kathryn 🥰 so good to 'see' you here! My TH-cam channel has quite a few videos about plantar fasciitis. Let me know if you're looking for anything specific right now and I can try to point you in that direction 😊 I think you probably saw my recent Substack via FB? If not, the latest post was all about how I cured my own PF and heel spur using gut compression. humanfreedomproject.substack.com/p/this-gut-compression-technique-cured
I have osteoporosis. Would you do this to a 73 year old women with this problem. I am in so much fascial pain I can hardly function. My son and daughter in law are helping me, but I feel so guilty about that.
I've done two therapies with a therapist with great results. Actually your video didn't tell me more than I already knew but I enjoyed your enthusiasm presenting, thank you.
I really need to give this a go , been in pain for over 2years now.
Definitely try it - I've had SO much pain that was caused by cranky fascia. I used to be 6/10 pain all day every day for years, and now I'm usually at 0-2 on the pain scale
I have DDD in all levels of my spine. I am now 63 years old, and started going to a chiropractor when I was 14 years old. The start of my needing adjustments on a regular basis till I was around 46 years old when my L4L5 pancaked, and was gone for the most part. Never a person to hydrate EVER. Though I was always active, served in the Army twice, and competed in sports in high school. My career fields were in medicine, and not sitting still the usual. Had a baby at 43 years old, so though I was never able to go back to full time employment after having her and my back going. I still had to keep moving to a certain extent. I was told I had myofascial pain syndrome after my L4L5 herniated completely. Pain when pressing almost ANYWHERE on my body is present and has been for years. I knew it was related to my muscles, and the nerve impingement, inflammation in too many places to count. I know any kind of massage has to be done like your trying to beat me up, and for literal hours. Seems like it just goes back to like stretched rubber bands. I was told by a massage therapist that everything in my pelvic area and low back was so tight, but they seriously believed. That trying to loosen any of it, would allow the lower spine to collapse. But it has gotten to the point where my hips, groin, front and back of thighs just ache and burn all the time. The joints grab to a point that is ridiculous, stops me in my tracks. Find it hard to believe my body could reverse. But I will start researching the possibilities, because I seriously suffer every single day.
I’m new here I just found out about this because I have scoliosis and poly myalgia so I was told to go to a massage therapist or professional to have the release done and 73 and I’m tired of being in pain every day all day long and I appreciate you so much
My gastroenterologist recently suggested I might have polymyalgia, I've never heard of it before. The blood test for ESR was clear so apparently I don't have it.
How were you diagnosed?
I've been in pain for over 5 years with pinched nerves, arthritis, sciatica etc....and IBS is the latest diagnosis.
Very interesting and appears to be common sense.
Wow thanks for this! I unknowingly healed from an injury by foam rolling doing this.!
This video has helped me learn more, can’t wait to apply this to my self care routine!!! Thank you 🙏🏾
Yay, so glad to hear this! My channel has lots of tips and techniques for how to use fascia release for self healing.
You better believe I am taking action on this.... Thank you for this work.