When I mention that I practice Rolfing Structural Integration, I often get the response, "I've heard that Rolfing is painful." It's unfortunate that Rolfing SI has gained a reputation for being painful, as it shouldn't be more uncomfortable than the pain you're already experiencing.
Dr. Ida Rolf originally taught Rolfing using a lot of pressure and going too deep too quickly, which may be why it developed a reputation for being painful. However, times have changed. The current training emphasizes a gentler, more effective approach to the Rolfing 10-Series.
A key aspect of Rolfing SI is that clients have full control over their sessions. They can ask for more or less pressure as they prefer, ensuring their comfort and safety. This approach, involving lighter pressure and a slower pace, helps activate brain-body maps, leading to proprioception—our internal sense of where our body parts are and how they're moving. This is a crucial element in the process of changing the body.
Like any transformative process, there may be some discomfort as you transition from old postural patterns to new ones. Your body, which has been used to a certain posture for years, is now adjusting to a more efficient alignment. However, the results are worth it. Eventually, your body adapts, leading to a state where gravity can flow through it, resulting in a more balanced, upright posture, increased energy, and greater efficiency. It's like giving your body a tune-up, and the benefits are profound.
Fascia plays a crucial role in our body's structure. It's a continuous web of connective tissue that surrounds and penetrates muscles, bones, nerves, and organs. Imagine fascia as the body's internal fabric, supporting and transmitting force. Healthy fascia is flexible and resilient, allowing smooth movement and optimal function. However, fascia can become restricted due to injury, stress, or poor posture, leading to discomfort and limited mobility. I focus on releasing these fascial restrictions during each session, promoting better alignment and improved movement patterns. Addressing the fascia can enhance overall body function and reduce chronic pain.
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