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more about your personal situation? Ready to try it? “Go local” and
talk to a certified Rolfer near you ….Nine times out of ten, someone with carpal tunnel syndrome has the improper posture of a forward head and shoulders and a bent upper back. Bad postural habits can also speed up the progression of carpal tunnel syndrome and lead to permanent damage to the median nerve. Good posture reduces stress not only at the carpal tunnel but where the median nerves starts at the neck and travels down the arm. Read how posture impacts carpal tunnel.
Often times the symptoms associated with carpal tunnel are the same ones associated with a lesser-known ailment: thoracic outlet syndrome. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of conditions in which there's pressure on blood vessels or nerves in the area between the neck and shoulder. This space is known as the thoracic outlet. Compression of the blood vessels and nerves can cause shoulder and neck pain. It also can cause numbness in the fingers. Common causes of thoracic outlet syndrome include trauma from a car accident, repetitive injuries from a job or sport, and pregnancy.
The Rolfing Technique of Structural Integration is a therapeutic process during which the practitioner restores span and mobility to the structures of the forearm and hand. This is achieved through sustained pressure through the Rolfer’s hands. As the alignment and mobility are restored in the structure, biomechanics in the wrist improve. Many people experience positive results quickly, however long lasting results require a course of treatment.
Rolfers realign the structure in its entirety over the course of 10 sessions. It is not a symptom oriented approach but rather a series of sessions designed to restore length and mobility to the whole body. By releasing chronic stress within the myofascia many problems including the nerve compression of CTS can be healed.
Rolfing has shown itself to be an effective and gentle treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Read about Carpal Tunnel by a practicing Rolfer: Can Rolfing® Help Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
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"I cannot recommend Rich enough to anyone interested with liberating their fascia, and reinvigorating their horizons!”
-- EK, College Student
Since I started the Rolf Method of Structural Integration, I have not had any back spasms. In addition, my posture has improved and the tension in my shoulders and back is gone. I have not had any spasms in over eight months."
-- John Kromminga, Ultra Marathoner
Reading articles and especially research takes effort… but sometimes you have to do the deep dive. This list of articles and research papers explore carpal tunnel syndrome in more depth and describe clinical studies and the other research ongoing in the field of Fascia research and trauma.
14. Meltzer KR, Cao TV, Schad JF, et al. In vitro modeling of repetitive motion injury and myofascial release. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2010;14(2):162–171. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2010.01.002. **
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Important Note: It's important to note that Rolfing, like any alternative medicine, may not work for everyone, and its effectiveness can vary from person to person. It is recommended that individuals consult with their healthcare provider should they have any health issues before beginning any new treatment approach, including Rolfing, to ensure it is appropriate for their condition.
