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Connective Tissue Therapy
Our connective tissue is, as the name says, the network of tissue that connects everything within our body, so it is not only the most diverse and abundant tissue in the human body making up almost 50% of our human mass, but also one of the most important tissues when it comes to rebuilding anything in our body. Fibrous tissue, cartilage, tendons, bones, lymphatic tissue, fat and blood are all types of connective tissue. A human fetus is at the start a bundle of connective tissue and from there builds into what we then experience as a newborn baby.
Our connective tissue flows through the entire body and within every organ system. It provides structure, support, communication and connection. Our cells use it for communication and transport of nutrients and waste.
Connective tissue has a rich supply of nerves making it very delicate and sensitive by nature. It loosens and elongates with gentle rhythmical movements and it becomes stiff and hard when we over strain or push with harsh sudden movements or hold on to emotional tension for too long.
While the different types of connective tissues in our body are diverse, they share numerous structural and functional features that explains why they are incorporated into a single tissue category.
Our connective tissue also stores fat, defends against pathogens, helps move nutrients and other substances between tissues and organs, and helps repair damaged tissue. Connective tissue is made up of cells, fibers, and a gel-like substance.
As said above, our CT is not only a network of tissue that spreads throughout our entire body, connecting our muscles, joints, and bones but it also provides support to our organs, helping to keep them in place.
When the elimination organs (skin, kidney, liver, intestines and lungs) become stressed, the connective tissue acts to take up and store acid that releases from the cells and organs. When this happens, the kidneys work quite slowly and as a result, the connective tissue has to function as a ‘pre-kidney’ and stores the acid. This is vital in reducing the pressure on the kidneys. At night, the deposited acid is transported by the bloodstream to the kidneys for elimination. This is the reason why the urine is most concentrated and has its maximum acid concentration in the mornings.
When the storage capacity of acid in the connective tissue is no longer sufficient to protect the
kidney, it comes to an acid overload of the entire organism (called acidosis). This is
characterized by acute or chronic inflammation.
Connective tissue is mostly made of an extracellular matrix and a limited number of cells. Most connective tissues are composed of ground substance, fibres, and cells, although blood and lymph are specialized fluid connective tissues without fibre.
Connective Tissue Therapy offers the body the opportunity to no longer hold onto impediments such as hypertension, muscle contractions, frozen or constrictive joints and hyper-protective body mechanisms like shock and trauma.
Connective Tissue Therapy works by introducing a rhythmic pulse through gentle movements applied directly to the connective tissue. Thereby, it can assist the connective tissue system to release and return to its natural flow and capacity, which in turn can support the body at a deep energetic level in its natural process of recovery and rebuilding.
People receiving Connective Tissue Therapy have reported the soothing benefits of this modality which supported them to let go of tension held in the body and return to a deeply restful state.
The benefits of Connective Tissue Therapy on a physical level are proving to be very profound. The release and restoration of this remarkable tissue has shown to offer the body vast grounds for improvement.
Connective Tissue Therapy is known to support individuals experiencing a wide range of conditions including:
- Physical conditions, including musculoskeletal pain (such as lower back, neck, shoulder, joint pain and headaches), injuries, strains and postural misalignment.
- Emotional and mental conditions, supporting individuals regaining a deeper sense of well-being including increased clarity, reduced anxiety, improved mood, awareness, body connection, sleep, and dietary patterns.
Connective Tissue Therapy draws upon Western medical principles of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and pathology, and today is known by different names and styles of connective tissue therapy all around the world – like Myofascial Therapy, Myofascial Release Therapy, Myotherapy and others and often is combined with other modalities like Osteopathy, Manual Therapy and Physiotherapy. It can also include dry needling, medical training therapy, exercise physiology, musculoskeletal body alignment, tapping and inflammation and pain management.
The difference between massage and connective tissue therapy can be explained as below.
Massage in general is about soothing sore and tight muscles, whereas connective tissue therapy works on the issues in your tissues that lead to sore and tight muscles. It’s like changing your focus from the unevenly worn tyres on your car to the misalignment that keeps causing the uneven tyres.
Connective Tissue Therapy is a main component of supporting with musculoskeletal issues.
See Musculoskeletal Therapy (MST) for more info.
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Sessions are available online or in-person
in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
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