Myofascial Release Bristol / Functional lines Anatomy Trains
Anatomy Trains
Functional lines Anatomy Trains
The Functional Lines cross the front and back of the trunk diagonally, linking each arm to the opposite leg. They store and release energy in walking, throwing, kicking and swimming.
Route
Where the Functional Lines run
There are three Functional Lines on each side.
Back Functional Line
Latissimus dorsi through the thoracolumbar Fascia to the opposite glute and outer thigh.
Front Functional Line
Lower pectoralis major through the abdomen to the opposite adductor longus.
Ipsilateral Functional Line
Latissimus dorsi to the obliques and sartorius on the same side.
When they tighten
Signs of tight Functional Lines
Uneven Functional Lines show up as a stride or arm swing that differs side to side, lower back or sacroiliac pain, groin tightness and shoulder strain in throwing and racquet sports.
Treatment
Releasing the Functional Lines
James tests cross body reach and rotation, then works the diagonal from shoulder to opposite hip: the latissimus dorsi, the thoracolumbar Fascia, the glute and the outer thigh on the back, and the chest, abdomen and inner thigh on the front.
Questions
Functional lines Anatomy Trains: questions answered
Is the thoracolumbar Fascia part of these lines?
Yes. The Back Functional Line crosses the lower back through the thoracolumbar Fascia.
Which sports load these lines?
Throwing, kicking, swimming, tennis, golf and running.
Can they affect the sacroiliac joint?
The Back Functional Line crosses over the sacroiliac area and helps stabilise it.
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