Fascia is one of our body's principle connective tissues. Like the orange, our fascia begins just under our skin and wraps, penetrates, and connects every muscle, organ, bone, nerve, and cell in the body. Fluids move along fascial planes providing hydration, nutrition, and oxygen to surrounding tissues. Its three-dimensional structure is an intricate and highly innervated web that responds to trauma by causing pain. Although structurally connected, both fascia and muscles are two distinct body systems that look and behave very differently. An inflamed, dehydrated, or injured fascia will attempt to repair itself in a thickened, disorganized, and restrictive manner. Because myofascial dysfunctions are difficult to see with standard tests such as X-rays, CT scans, or myelograms they are often misdiagnosed or overlooked because physical manifestations of pain related to fascia can be hidden in other diagnoses. Often, medication is offered to treat symptoms but relief is temporary until the source of the problem is addressed.