Is there a hidden network holding your entire body together?
In short: Explore the complex role of fascia, a continuous web of connective tissue that does far more than just act as biological glue.
This video examines fascia, the connective tissue that permeates the body to bind muscles and organs in place. Beyond its structural role, fascia possesses unique sensory and mechanical properties that researchers believe may help explain certain medical phenomena that are currently poorly understood.
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