VIDEO 5. Fascias II

Our third fascia is “The Lateral Line (LL)”, which includes both sides of the body, starting from the medial and lateral midpoints of the feet, following the lateral surface of the leg and thigh upward from the outside of the ankle. It forms a ‘basket weave’ or shoelace pattern across the torso under the shoulders, extending up to the skull in the ear area.

The general postural function of the LL is to work postural to balance the front and back, as well as the left and right sides. LL also regulates forces between other superficial lines – Superficial Front Line, Superficial Back Line, all Arm Lines, and Spiral Line. LL coordinately stabilizes the torso and legs to prevent bending of structures during any activities involving the arms. (will be given in e manual)

The general movement function of the LL plays a role in creating a lateral tilt in the body – lateral flexion of the trunk, abduction in the hip, and eversion in the foot. Simultaneously, it serves as an adjustable ‘brake’ for the lateral and rotational movements of the torso. (will be given in e manual)

*To stretch the LL, you can sit with one knee bent and the other leg extended to the side, reaching the torso sideways and upward with one hand on the extended leg and the other hand overhead. Alternatively, in a side-lying position with support from one hand and the lateral edge of the feet, you can stretch upward with the arm.

Our fourth fascia is “The Spiral Line (SPL)”, which forms a double spiral winding around the body, from the upper back across the opposite shoulder, then around the ribs at the abdominal level to the opposite hip. From the hip, the Spiral Line passes beneath the anterolateral thigh and under the arches of the feet, running outward and backward along the back of the leg and into the ischium and erector myofascia, ending very close to where it began.

The postural function of the SPL involves providing balance across all planes by spirally wrapping the body, especially in terms of posture. SPL connects the arches of the feet with pelvic tilt and helps determine effective tracking of the knee during walking. In cases of imbalance, SPL plays a role in creating, adapting, and sustaining twists, rotations, and lateral shifts in the body. Many myofascial components in SPL also exist in other cardinal meridians (SBL, SFL, LL) and the Deep Back Arm Line, ensuring that disruptions in the Spiral Line can impact the smooth functioning of other lines. (will be given in e manual)

The general movement function of the SPL is to create and mediate spirals and rotations in the body. Additionally, during eccentric and isometric contractions, it helps prevent rotational collapse by stabilizing the trunk and leg. (will be given in e manual)

*To stretch the SPL, you can sit with one knee bent and the other leg extended, supporting yourself from the ground with one arm while applying resistance with the other arm, which has the elbow bent. Alternatively, in a kneeling position with one knee bent and the other leg extended backward, you can stretch forward with the hands, applying body weight.