What is Rolfing
Rolfing® structural integration is a form of bodywork that involves changing the structure, function, and energy of the body to bring the body into its natural state of alignment and flexibility. It uses deep muscular manipulation and guided movements to release patterns of emotional and physical strain within the fascia, or connective tissue, of the body.
The fascia, rather like the membranes of an orange, wraps the muscles and gives them their shape. It is meant to be fluid and flexible, but it can shorten, thicken, or adhere in response to emotional or physical trauma, habitual postures, repetitive movements, attitudes, and beliefs. This sets up a progression of compensation patterns and distortions that build upon themselves. Rolfing works to bring fascia back to its natural flexibility, altering the shape of muscles so new patterns of movement can be created.
Rolfing® structural integration is a form of bodywork that involves changing the structure, function, and energy of the body to bring the body into its natural state of alignment and flexibility. It uses deep muscular manipulation and guided movements to release patterns of emotional and physical strain within the fascia, or connective tissue, of the body.
The fascia, rather like the membranes of an orange, wraps the muscles and gives them their shape. It is meant to be fluid and flexible, but it can shorten, thicken, or adhere in response to emotional or physical trauma, habitual postures, repetitive movements, attitudes, and beliefs. This sets up a progression of compensation patterns and distortions that build upon themselves. Rolfing works to bring fascia back to its natural flexibility, altering the shape of muscles so new patterns of movement can be created.
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Conditions that may be helped:
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Benefits of Rolfing
Some specific benefits reported by Rolfing clients include:
- Rolfing® is not a cure for any particular disease or physical problem, but is rather a systematic approach that attempts to restore balance to the entire body.
- Many neck, back and other physical problems are actually the symptoms of chronic postural restrictions. Long periods of one-sided work like sitting at a computer, driving, or long standing hours at work can stress the body.
- Traumas such as car accidents, falls, surgery and sport injuries can also lead to stiffness and pain in the muscles and joints. Rolfing is widely regarded as being one of the best ways of dealing with such problems.
- Many seek Rolfing as a way to ease pain and chronic stress, and improve performance in their professional and daily activities. Professional athletes, business people, performers, children, and people from all walks of life have benefited from Rolfing.
Rolfing is a good choice for anyone wishing to improve the way in which their body works and feels.
Some specific benefits reported by Rolfing clients include:
- Improved posture
- Greater flexibility and range of motion
- Decreased pain and tension
- Improved coordination, balance, and athletic performance
- Increased energy and sense of well-being
- Greater awareness of body, mind, and heart;
- Psychological and emotional growth