Which massage technique is suited for assessing fascial restrictions?

Skin rolling is a massage technique particularly well-suited for assessing fascial restrictions because it involves lifting and rolling the skin and underlying fascia. This technique allows the therapist to feel for tension, adhesions, or restrictions within the fascia, which is a connective tissue surrounding muscles, bones, and organs. By rolling the skin and fascia, the therapist can identify areas of tightness or dysfunction that may not be palpable through techniques that apply pressure directly onto the muscle.

Skin rolling's unique approach fosters a dynamic interaction with the fascial layers, enabling a deeper insight into how restrictions might affect movement and function. This is especially important in treatment planning, as it supports the therapist in tailoring interventions specifically aimed at addressing fascial health and mobility. Other techniques, while valuable for different therapeutic purposes, do not specifically target the subtleties of fascial restrictions in the same way skin rolling does.