How “Fuzz” CAN Cause Lack of Mobility & Flexibility

Better RESPECT the ‘Fuzz’

What does “Fuzz” has to do with our LACK of Mobility & Flexibility?

Fascia and anything to do with anatomy can be very long-winded and a bit “wordy”.  To keep this simple I believe Dr. Gil Hedley’s video explains what “Fuzz” can do to our body particularly well. I’d recommend watching the vid, specifically: 0.34-1:10, but if you’re having a massive case of ADD… read the quick summary below.

Summary of the Video:

This is the Fuzz:

The Fuzz

Put simple this is what develops between our muscles that potentially tightens us up. As we become less active the “fuzz” becomes thicker and thicker, this is could be creating your mobility issues. The more you are active and stretch the more likely the ‘Fuzz’ ‘Melts’ away.

The Importance of Stretching

This should particularly explain why it’s so important to get up from our work chair, couches, subway seats etc… to stand up, stretch, and move around. While us New Yorkers do walk quite a bit more than the average Americans we still need to do moderate physical activity and STRETCH.

Without making this into a stretching article, I believe fascial stretching address the issue of ‘melting’ the fuzz and releasing the tension in our muscles/joints. The basic premise behind fascial stretching is decompressing the joints, and “unwinding” the connective tissue. To be honest it’s a lot more complex than the above summary so if you ever get a chance to get fascial stretched, I’d HIGHLY recommend it.

Fascial Stretch Therapy

The developers behind this method is a great couple- Ann and Chris Fredrick. I first heard of them when I was with the Panthers, and then kept hearing more and more about them across the country. I was lucky enough to attend one of their clinics and was blown away, so if you’re a trainer or someone looking to feel better I’d definitely recommend it.

There site: Stretch To WIn