fascia blaster uses – Your Shape Your Life

You may have heard of a fitness tool called the FasciaBlaster. Does it work? Is it worth it? In this article, we review the FasciaBlaster and also look at possible alternatives to the tool. First, let us take a look at what exactly the FasciaBlaster is designed to work on, namely something called fascia. What Exactly Is Fascia? Image Source: https://www.fasciablaster.com/ Fascia is one of the latest buzz words in the fitness industry. It was not a word that you would hear a lot about ten years ago. Even today, most people do not know what it is or why we should care about it. However, you will probably be hearing more and more about fascia, so it is a good idea to understand exactly what it means. This way, when a new product comes out promising to work on your fascia, such as the Fascia Blaster, you will have some knowledge to help you decide whether the product is worth it or not. Fascia is the sheath of connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, bones and internal organs.Andrew Weil, MD Fascia is Connective Tissue Fascia is a form of connective tissue that is found throughout the body. What exactly do we mean by “connective tissue”? Connective tissue is any tissue in the body that helps connect and hold things together. If you did not have connective tissue supporting your organs, such as your liver, heart, spleen, or bladder, they would not be able to hold or retain their shape. Fascia is connective tissue that surrounds your organs and muscles. It is a sticky, fibrous substance that clings to your muscles and subcutaneous fat just like organic saran wrap. Healthy vs. Unhealthy Fascia When your fascia is healthy and flexible, your muscles will function better. You will have more overall flexibility and circulation. Fascia that is unhealthy gets overly sticky and entangled with muscle fibers. Extremely unhealthy fascia can adhere to muscle fibers as well as the skin. This will limit your overall flexibility and circulation. You may think your muscles are not flexible, but it could very well be that your fascia is adhering to the muscles, causing a problem with a full range of motion. For this reason, working with your fascia can help a lot with improving muscular function and flexibility. The Connection Between Fascia and Cellulite Testimonial and before and after pictures of Alabama woman who reportedly used the Fascia Blaster for a couple of weeks. There are theories, though not necessarily 100% proven by science, that cellulite is not so much an issue with fat but with fascia. According to this theory on cellulite, if fascia loses shape, then pockets of fat might get trapped and cause a dimpled look on the skin. Not everyone agrees with this theory, however. Some speculate that cellulite is simply genetic and a “fact of life” and no amount of physical manipulation could cure it. The idea behind using a fascia blaster is that you will break up the adhesions that could be causing cellulite, leading to better blood flow and smoother skin. How You Can You Work with Fascia? Image Source: https://www.healthline.com/ There are many different ways to work with fascia, though most of these methods incorporate massage in some fashion. 1. Stretching and Gentle Yoga Image Source: www.yogabycandace.com Stretching is one way to work with the fascia. Yoga is often cited as another way to become more flexible. However, you should take gentle yoga classes or try “yin yoga,” which is a special type of yoga designed to work on the connective tissue. 2. Myofascial Release Massage Therapy Image Source: www.spafinder.com Working with a qualified, knowledgeable licensed massage therapist on a regular basis, if you can afford it, is probably the best way to work on myofascial release. A professional massage therapist can work to alleviate fascial adhesions while releasing tension from the body. 3. Self Massage Image Source: www.unplug.com Self-massage is another way to work on releasing and relaxing tight muscles and fascia. It can involve anything from using your hands to electric massage devices. Electric massagers are a great way to work on fascia without doing a lot of work on your part. The FasciaBlaster, which is what we are reviewing in this article, is a patented tool for self-massage that is designed to work on releasing fascial adhesions. So, let’s take a look at this FasciaBlaster. Is it everything it says it is? What is the FasciaBlaster? Image Source: https://ashleyblackguru.com/ The FasciaBlaster is a product developed by Ashley Black, author of “The Cellulite Myth: It’s Not Fat It’s Fascia.” This self-propelled body work tool is a 1.6-pound hand-held wand that has two gold handles on each end. In the middle there is a series of white plastic "fingers" that are designed to dig into the fascia under the skin and massage it. These four “claws” are what do the work to break up fascial adhesions and allegedly remove your cellulite. Here is a quick video on how to use the FasciaBlaster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88q-Od2cUF8 Some other promises that this product is marketed as offering: Spot reducing body fatReducing both fine and dimple celluliteImproving athletic performance The FasciaBlaster is not cheap and retails for around $90. Is it worth it? Check Price! Cheaper FasciaBlaster Alternatives Image Source: https://www.wellnessgeeky.com/ Before you go spending almost $100 on a FasciaBlaster, you should check to see what other options are online. You can go on websites like eBay or Amazon and find many similar tools. They may not look quite the same but supposedly have the same or similar benefits. For example, the “Myofascial Release Roller Balls for Muscle Pain Relief Tool -Fascia Blaster and Cellulite Massager Removal Trigger Point Massage Stick (pictured below)” is a product found on Amazon that sells for less than $10 and comes with a $1 off coupon. Check Price Most of the competing products you will find will retail for less than $20, and many for under $10. However, the majority of these products do not have those same big “fingers” that the FasciaBlaster has, and instead, have smaller, softer spikes sticking up from massage balls. Most of these products get great reviews, however, averaging at 4 to 4.5 stars. What About Those FasciaBlaster Before and After Photos? Image Source: https://ashleyblackguru.com/ While we cannot take photos from people’s social media accounts, some people have posted pictures of themselves with amazing results from regular use of the FasciaBlaster. You might find some with an online search. Those folks went from dimpled, cellulite-ridden legs to much smoother, silkier thighs. On Molly’s Reviews, the reviewer actually posted some before and after photos, with the following commentary: “The second week I had to take a double look, and a third, and a fourth look because I was seeing less ripples in my bum. Not just less ripples, it felt tighter.” Another skeptical reviewer tried the FasciaBlaster and had this to say: “Yes! It worked! It actually has changed the way my upper thighs look. I know, right? I can’t believe it. It’s not like suddenly I don’t have fat or it’s permanent or anything, but my thighs are way smoother and look kind of skinnier too! It’s sort of weird, actually.” And here's another Fascia Blaster before and after picture, as they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words". The Big Problem with the FasciaBlaster: Bruising (and More) Image Source: https://ashleyblackguru.com/ By and large, the main complaint of people who use this fascia blaster is that it causes bruising. Apparently, this bruising will lessen over time. However, you should be careful when using the FasciaBlaster, or avoid it altogether, especially if you have varicose veins or are at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Other complaints from use of the FasciaBlaster include damaged skin and fascia. One “whistle blower” posted an alleged series of warnings from the company itself, apparently to its practitioners using the product. The warnings included the following: “WARNING: Toxins may be pulled out of the tissue and can cause rashes, bumps, redness, irritation, itching, nausea, emotional reactions, vomiting, hormone changes, increased sensitivity, headaches, acute inflammation, changes in cycle, reoccurrence of pre-existing conditions, weight gain, and other toxicity-associated symptoms. We do not know the exact process which toxins are released.” Be Careful with the FasciaBlaster Image Source: https://www.fasciablaster.com/ For these reasons, if you do choose to buy the FasciaBlaster, be judicious in its use. Do not press too hard on the skin when using it. Do not use it to the point of bruising, if you can avoid that. Some people even reported that the FasciaBlaster actually created a crepe-like skin and more cellulite. Whether this was due to the fascia tool itself or just normal aging, it is hard to say. However, if you have any health conditions that might not be a right fit for the use of this tool, talk to your doctor. And remember, don’t push it. You do not have to beat your cellulite into submission to see a change. Will You Buy a FasciaBlaster? Image Source: https://www.fasciablaster.com/ To Wrap It Up The FasciaBlaster is an expensive product at around $90 and it has many potential dangers if you use it too rigorously. Competing products on the market may offer similar benefits but be gentler in their approach. However, there are many fans of the original FasciaBlaster who absolutely swear by it. You may become one of them. Just make sure you know the pros and cons, and the risks and benefits, before using this self-massage tool. You may also like: The Bubble Butt You’re Striving for Is in Reach with 10 Simple Exercises