The Endless Web: Fascial Anatomy and Physical Reality

by R. Louis Schultz, Rosemary Do Feitis, Diana Salles (Illustrator)

The result of more than two decades of research and practice, The Endless Web presents in clear, readable language a comprehensive guide to understanding and working effectively with the myofascial system, the 'packing material' of the body. Myofascia is a flexible network of tissue that surrounds, cushions, and supports muscles, bones, and organs. It also acts as a riverbed containing the flow of interstitial fluid, and is a critical influence on the immune and hormonal systems. In daily life, this connective tissue is an underlying determinant of movement quality, modd, alertness, and general well-being. The Endless Web is a fully illustrated guide to understanding how myofascia works, it supportive role within the body's anatomy, and how gentle manipulation of the myofascial tissue is central to lasting therapeutic intervention and how it can be integrated into any bodywork practice.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Bodies, Science

145 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 11, 1996

Reviews

[Rob Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Want a primer on connective tissue and embryology?

[Flan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must read for any bodyworker. Starting at the beginning of gestation the authors look at the structure of the human body as it is defined by fascia. This word fascia is becoming known by more than just the bodyworker community because it is becoming understood that this is actually the material that makes up the substructure of the bodies of mammals. This small book is a gem.

[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not very helpful and not clearly written

I was hoping for this book to help me figure out why my plantar facitits wouldn’t go away in six months of traditional treatment. Even though I have read numerous medical texts this book was hard to follow and put me to sleep often. I question who this book was written for?

[Christine · Rating 2 out of 5]

While fascia is an important topic, this book contains little more than abstract theory and postulation. I wish I had read it when I bought it in 2010; it would have been more appropriate to my work and level of knowledge then as a massage therapist. Now, as a student of physical therapy and with 6 more years of massage experience under my belt, this seems sorely lacking and presents rather basic concepts. Thus, I would recommend it to a beginner who is just starting to understand the fascial system, but for the more advanced or knowledgeable practitioner I would recommend the newer "Fascia: then Tensional Network of the Human Body", a research-based tome by Schleip, Findley, Chaitow, and Huijing. I'm just starting it, though it is probably outdated already as it was published in 2012 and research in this field is growing exponentially. However, it promises to be very enlightening, though dense; hopefully a newer edition will be published sooner than later.

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had I not been exposed to Tom Meyers' Anatomy Trains book, I likely would have found this book to be more exciting. It's a pretty good surface discussion, but if you really want to learn about Fascial anatomy and about how to affect it, go for Meyers' book

[Michele · Rating 3 out of 5]

a bit dry but i learned some anatomy

[charlotte Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great study of fascia from embryology to adult posture. Builds on Rolfing concepts to present the anatomy in a way that should be accessible to any student of bodywork.

[Trisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome! Great reference for the practice of bodywork!

[Timothy Nichols · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really excellent look at the basics of the fascial anatomy concept. Perhaps a bit basic, if you've got Anatomy Trains or one of the newer texts, but very good nonetheless.