Introduction - Beurer MG 850 Manual De Instrucciones

• Avoid contact with sharp or pointed objects.
• Make sure the device is not too close to heat sources such
as ovens, radiators or direct sunlight.

2. Introduction

What are fasciae?
Fasciae are fine, tough connective tissue fibers that pass through
our entire body like a three-dimensional network. Fasciae surround
all muscles, bones, organs and nerve cells in the body and ensure
that when we move, the individual parts of our body glide past one
another and remain in place. Fasciae also act as links between the
muscle fibers and ensure that we are able to use our muscle strength.
The strain energy between the tendons and bones is stored and then
suddenly released upon relaxing.
Fasciae shorten and harden if not used regularly (similar to mus-
cles). The structures of the fasciae stick together and thicken, which
causes them to become porous and lose their elasticity. This results
in small tears and inflammation, which also affects the transmission
of force and your coordination. In isolated cases, thickened fasciae
may also press down on the nerves and cause discomfort. There
are a variety of reasons why fasciae shorten or stick together, such
as a lack of movement, protective postures or psychological stress.
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