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First things first: What is fascia?

Blackwell describesfasciaas the biological fabric (or connective tissue) that holds everything in the body together.

This plastic wrap organizes our body into the shape, structure, and texture we see in the mirror.

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Think of it like oil between all those layers of plastic wrap, she says.

So, how can fascia lead to knee pain?

According to Blackwell, issues begin to arise when certain areas of our fascia become restricted and dehydrated.

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What this ends up feeling like is stiff, achy, and painful knees.

How can foam rolling help?

A comprehensive approach, using compression, cross-fibering, and active movement can help to re-introduce hydration and space.

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Through compression, we encourage a massive fluid exchange when we release the pressuregoodbye inflammation and hello blood flow!

We can do this with a standard foam roller.

They are only activated through cross-fibering, or going against the direction of the muscle fibers.

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While all these separate parts can give you some results, the magic is in the simultaneous combination!

With each, she says to remember to breathe consistently throughout.

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