About Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST)
Unlike traditional stretching, which often focuses on isolated muscles and can feel forced, Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a gentle, table-based system that treats the body as a whole. Brenda focuses on the fascia; the connective tissue that wraps around every muscle, bone, and nerve. By using rhythmic, wave-like movements and gentle joint traction, she creates space within the body to allow for effortless movement and improved circulation.
The science behind the process:
FST works by "down-regulating" the nervous system, which prevents the body’s natural protective reflex from tightening the muscles during a stretch. By calming the stress response first, Brenda can access deeper layers of tissue and joint capsules that traditional stretching simply cannot reach. This results in an immediate increase in mobility, a significant reduction in chronic pain, and a feeling of "lightness" throughout the entire body.
Benefits Include:
- Increased Mobility: Rapidly improves range of motion in the hips, shoulders, and spine.
- Chronic Pain Relief: Reduces compression in the joints and eases long-term tightness.
- Postural Alignment: Releases the "fascial nets" that pull the body out of balance.
- Enhanced Recovery: Flushes the tissues to reduce soreness and improve athletic performance.
- Nervous System Reset: Calms the body’s fight-or-flight response for profound physical ease.
PREPARING FOR YOUR SESSION:
To ensure a full, unrestricted range of motion during your FST session, please arrive in comfortable, loose clothing (such as joggers or gym shorts). Restrictive clothing are not recommended, as Brenda Banning will be moving your body through the planes of motion (sagittal, frontal, transverse) to achieve the best results.