Being an athlete himself, Dr. Rob Willhite knows the importance of stretching in sports. Fascial release results from stretching that can translate not only to better performance in a game or practice, but also makes the body function and feel better before, during and after the activity. The fascia also gives Dr. Willhite a blueprint to a certain injury of the body where these soft connecting and encasing tissues may be causing pain. Learn more about how the fascia functions in the body.