Fascia is the connective tissue that provides structure to the human body. It penetrates and surrounds muscles, bones, organs nerves, and blood vessels. Irritation of this fascia and the muscles it encloses results in pain, muscle tension, and decreased blood flow. Myofascial release is a form of deep tissue massage, and its goal is to stretch the fascia to decrease the tension of the muscle it encloses. Myofascial therapy will also lengthen tendons and connective tissue to facilitate ease of movement. I have had extensive training in this therapy.