Many ideas about fascia and muscles travel around the internet all the time. Some are based on facts; others on “factoids.” But a LOT of what’s said, written and taught are not facts at all.
The problem is that any ideas you have of how muscles and fascia work determines how you work with, how you “stretch,” your muscles. The differences in how you work can be profound.
Sometimes, a particular attitude toward our soft tissues is not very effective, at other times dangerous.
It’s hard enough to think clearly in medical, anatomical and physiological terms. But throw in more esoteric concepts such as Yin Yang Theory from Oriental Medicine, and things can get complicated.
Is Fascia Yin? Or is it Yang?
One very well know author claims that fascia is “Yin,” therefore need
David Scott Lynn (DSL)
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