In this overview, new and existent material on the organization and composition of the
thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) will be evaluated in respect to its anatomy, innervation …

Introduction Myofascial release (MFR) is a form of manual therapy that involves the
application of a low load, long duration stretch to the myofascial complex, intended to restore …

The fascial system builds a three-dimensional continuum of soft, collagen-containing, loose
and dense fibrous connective tissue that permeates the body and enables all body systems …

Currently, myofascial pain has become one of the main problems in healthcare systems.
Research into its causes and the structures related to it may help to improve its …

Discogenic back pain is multifactorial; hence, physicians often struggle to identify the
underlying source of the pain. As a result, discogenic back pain is often hard to treat—even …

Background Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a frequent cause of disability and it represents
a medical, social and economic burden globally. Therefore, we assessed effectiveness of …

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is described as the muscle, sensory, motor, and autonomic
nervous system symptoms caused by stimulation of myofascial trigger points (MTP). The …

Fascial tissues form a ubiquitous network throughout the whole body, which is usually
regarded as a passive contributor to biomechanical behavior. We aimed to answer the …

Deep fascia has long been considered a source of pain, secondary to nerve pain receptors
becoming enmeshed within the pathological changes to which fascia are subject …

The lumbodorsal fascia (LF) has been proposed to represent a possible source of idiopathic
low back pain. In fact, histological studies have demonstrated the presence of nociceptive …