As an introduction I would like you to watch this video from YouTube. It explains the term “Fuzz”. Many of you have seen this before but please be warned that there are some pictures of human cadavers etc. so be warned...
Basically your muscles are all covered in a sheathe or “muscle bag”. This bag runs through the whole body and can be seen in this photo showing a female's muscle fascia.
When athletes start training for a specific sport, repetitive movements cause certain muscles to work harder. These muscles now need more support and the fascia therefore contracts towards those areas, leaving other areas with less support. Once an imbalance occurs in the distribution of fascia, symptoms will start appearing in the areas with less fascia support.
This is evident in chronic hamstring or groin tears in rugby players where the powerful quads and glutes demand excessive fascia support. Another example is a runner who repetitively lands on his or her heels when running due to incorrect technique or shoes. This repeated heel strike, leads to the whole posterior (back) line being lengthened. Fortunately there are techniques and tests to address these imbalances, and help the body to perform in its most natural state.
The way that we get rid of all the built up imbalances and stiff “fuzz” is by using a little plastic roller-pin type tool, which can also be described as a weapon from hell because it is so painful to perform the procedure the first time. The treatment is not for everyone. However, from personal experience with old nagging injuries, it does have great results in making you feel more loose, and dynamic, in areas that feel trapped and continuously sore. Another more accessible and less painful option would be the foam roller.
Have a great week of training guys. I know there's a chill in the air, but don’t lose focus!
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