## Overview Fascial tension and restriction describe tightness and reduced mobility of the connective-tissue layers over the back and trunk. It contributes to widespread stiffness and reduced spinal motion and often responds to myofascial release and mobilization techniques. It is a care/management finding rather than a primary disease. ## What It Indicates Chronic postural adaptation, compensatory guarding, or residual restriction after injury. ## Diagnosis Palpation of skin and fascial mobility, assessment of spinal range of motion. ## Treatment Myofascial release, stretching, massage, and correction of underlying postural or training issues. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good with consistent manual therapy and appropriate exercise. ## Prevention Regular mobility work and balanced training.
widespread back stiffness; reduced spinal motion; tight, immobile skin over the back; improvement with myofascial techniques
## Overview Fascial tension and restriction describe tightness and reduced mobility of the connective-tissue layers over the back and trunk. It contributes to widespread stiffness and reduced spinal motion and often responds to myofascial release and mobilization techniques. It is a care/management finding rather than a primary disease. ## What It Indicates Chronic postural adaptation, compensatory guarding, or residual restriction after injury. ## Diagnosis Palpation of skin and fascial mobility, assessment of spinal range of motion. ## Treatment Myofascial release, stretching, massage, and correction of underlying postural or training issues. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good with consistent manual therapy and appropriate exercise. ## Prevention Regular mobility work and balanced training.
widespread back stiffness; reduced spinal motion; tight, immobile skin over the back; improvement with myofascial techniques