Feeling inflamed is one of the most frustrating experiences—especially when your bloodwork says everything is “normal.” Many people walk away confused, dismissed, or told to “wait and see.” But inflammation isn’t only biochemical. It’s also mechanical and neurological.
Your fascia—the connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, nerve, and organ—can become restricted from stress, injury, surgery, or inflammation itself. When fascia tightens, it slows lymphatic flow, traps fluid, and creates swelling or puffiness.
Your nervous system plays a role too. When you’re in chronic fight-or-flight, your body produces more stress hormones. This increases tension, disrupts sleep, affects digestion, and makes your tissues feel irritated or oversensitive.
Because none of this shows up on traditional labs, many people assume nothing is wrong.
At R3 Physio, we look deeper—at mechanical, fascial, and neurological inflammation patterns. Once we help restore fluid flow and calm the nervous system, the feeling of inflammation often decreases dramatically.
Your labs don’t define your experience. Your body is giving you information—and we listen.