The connective tissue (also called fascia) is found in virtually all organs of the body, around blood vessels, cartilage, tendons and also acts as a cover for the muscles. Their task is to hold tissues and organs together in our bodies. The connective tissue consists mostly of two proteins, collagen and elastin. It also consists of a lot of liquid which makes it smooth.
It is living tissue and the top layer is found 2 millimeters below the skin. When the fascia/connective tissue solidifies, we solidify. Not least after a good night’s sleep. When it is elastic, we are soft and mobile.
Most people probably think that the skeleton holds up the body, but the truth is that the fascia holds the skeleton in place. The skeletal bones “swim” in a sluggish fluid of fascia. If you sit a lot, the fascia forms after a seated body. A variable lifestyle is therefor good.