The Polyvagal Theory
By Budiman Minasny***, adapted by Steve Goldstein Have you ever felt your heart race in the presence of danger, or experienced a calming sensation when surrounded by loved ones? Our body’s responses to different situations are not solely driven by conscious decisions, but rather by an intricate web of signals within our nervous system. One…
What’s the big deal with the British Fascia Symposium themes this year? And why attend?
It’s British Fascia Symposium time again – where did the time go? Every two years we put on this big, informative event for the fascia-fascinated community. It used to be in-person, and was great fun, but if you couldn’t get on a plane to the UK you couldn’t join in. Now we appear like magic…
Monthly Member Webinar – Thursday 22nd August 2024
Monthly Member Webinar – Thursday 22nd August 2024 Practical details Date: Thursday 22nd August Time: 19.00 – 20.00 UK time. Check your timezone here Presenter: Dr Marc Ellis Title: Scar Tissue and Somatotopic Maps: Exploring the Impact on Pain and Motor Systems Once you have registered, you will receive an email with the zoom link….
Monthly Member Webinar – Thursday 18th July 2024
Monthly Member Webinar – Thursday 18th July 2024 Practical details Date: Thursday 18th July Time: 19.00 – 20.00 UK time. Check your timezone here Presenter: Steve Goldstein You will need: somewhere to sit and lie down comfortably. Title: Polyvagal Theory, Touch and Manual Therapy Once you have registered, you will receive an email with the…
Monthly Member Webinar – Thursday 20th June 2024
Monthly Member Webinar – Thursday 20th June 2024 Practical details Date: Thursday 20th June Time: 19.00 – 20.00 UK time. Check your timezone here Presenter: Claire Sparrow Title: Breathing to promote pelvic floor function Once you have registered, you will receive an email with the zoom link. You will also get a reminder on the day…
Hypermobility and the fascia
by Dr Tina Wang Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) affect the body’s connective tissue, associated with changes in the extracellular matrix (ECM) within the fascial system. These changes lead to inflammation and increased pain. One significant alteration is decreased stiffness and increased extensibility of connective tissues. Additionally, deep fascia, which envelops…