Rolfing® SI
Rolfing®, also known as structural integration, is a form of bodywork named after Dr. Ida P. Rolf, that specifically organizes the body’s connective tissue network. This network surrounds the muscles and organs, supports position of the bones and gives the body’s shape/structure in gravity.
Throughout our life, injuries and wear and tear, along with our constant struggle against gravity, can cause our structure to get out of alignment. The connective tissue forms adhesions/restrictions and the body compensates to maintain balance. The result is this can include; chronic pain, poor posture, decreased flexibility and impaired breathing capacity. The job of the Rolfer is to free those restrictions which releases compensations made and allows balance to be restored in the body. This restored balance can facilitate the body to function at an optimal level and create an environment for healing.
What are the benefits of Rolfing?
It helps to bring relief from chronic pain caused by restrictions of the soft tissue structures including the muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. Aside from relieving pain, other benefits include; a better posture, improved balance and flexibility, increased breathing capacity, a calmer mind and a better sense of well-being.
Treatment for Conditions and Injuries
You will often hear people say Rolfing has helped them find relief when nothing else has. So, it may come as a surprise to learn the main focus of Rolfing is actually whole body structural integration and functional efficiency, as opposed to symptom relief. This key distinguishing feature of Rolfing from medicine and many other body-based approaches is what makes the Rolfing method so powerful: In the process of balancing the whole body many symptoms and conditions improve. But, it is usually an unresolved chronic symptom or condition that first brings most people to give Rolfing a try. Below are common conditions that Rolfing can improve:
- Muscle and Joint Stiffness
- Headaches
- Neck, Shoulder and /or Low Back Pain
- Postural Problems
- Repetitive Motion Injuries
- Injury and Surgery Rehabilitation
- Arthritis, Tendonitis
- Foot, Knee, Hip Problems
