12/29/2025
Let’s talk about fascia (aka: why your body is low-key dramatic)
If you’ve ever said,
“My shoulder hurts for no reason,”
“My hip feels tight but I didn’t do anything,”
or
“Why does my neck hold all my stress??”
Congratulations — you’ve met your fascia.
Fascia is the connective tissue that wraps around every muscle, organ, nerve, and bone in your body. Think of it like a full-body spiderweb. When one area gets tight, sticky, or dehydrated, it pulls on everything else.
Which means: 👉 Your pain is rarely where the problem started.
Some common fascia patterns I see all the time:
• Neck & shoulders – chronic stress, overthinking, living in “go mode,” or hunching over life (and phones)
• Low back – compensation patterns, guarding, old injuries, or “I’ll deal with it later” energy
• Hips – long-term tension, bracing, responsibility overload, or sitting way too much
• Feet – everything above them being ignored 😅
Here’s the important part: Fascia responds to slow, intentional pressure, not force. When it’s released properly, it rehydrates, softens, and allows the nervous system to calm down. That’s why people often feel lighter, more mobile, and weirdly relaxed after fascia work.
And yes — sometimes the body releases with a sigh, a deep breath, or a “wow I didn’t realize how tight I was.”
Totally normal. Totally science.
Fascia release isn’t about “fixing” you.
It’s about reminding your body that it doesn’t have to brace anymore.
If you’ve tried stretching, cracking, rolling, or powering through and the pain keeps coming back… your fascia might be asking for attention.
✨ Your body is smart.
✨ Your fascia remembers patterns.
✨ And relief doesn’t have to hurt to work.
If this sounds like your body, you know where to find me. 😉
— Lisa Campbell, LMT
Fascia Release Therapist
