Want to learn
more about your personal situation? Ready to try it? “Go local” and
talk to a certified Rolfer near you …Chronic pain affects many of us. Large-scale surveys estimate some 50 million ( a study by the CDC and another study by the National Institutes of Health ) suffer from chronic pain that negatively impacts their life. And while not all cases of chronic pain are caused by habitual body use, the majority are. For example, in the case of back pain, which is the most common type of chronic pain, a study by NIH has estimated that 97% of cases of back pain are mechanical in nature. That means that the pain is a result of abnormal stresses placed on the spine, its supporting structure, or the muscles and connective tissues of the back. This huge percentage of back pain cases could be prevented or alleviated with Rolfing Structural Integration.
The Rolf method of structural integration (Rolfing) is a touch therapy designed to relieve soft-tissue patterns and their influence on skeletal alignment. By softening and then moving formations in the connective tissue the human structure migrates back towards what it formally knew as normal. The body rebalances and regains symmetry as the body integrates the changes encouraged by the deep, soft-tissue manipulation. The body then finds the full potential to adapt in a healthy manner without producing pain and limitation.
After years of clients and colleagues asking for a
user-friendly
explanation of Rolfing SI I decided to write The Power of
Rolfing.
Clients who experience the benefits of Rolfing want to share
it with
others—they want a book that explains what they experienced.
Learn about my latest endeavor at www.meld.community
"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 chronic pain and Rolfing’s role in preventing or alleviating it in more depth and describe clinical studies and the other research ongoing in the field of Fascia research and trauma.
Medically reviewed by Daniel Bubnis, M.S., NASM-CPT, NASE Level II-CSS, Fitness — By Sara Lindberg — Updated on September 12, 2018
Deutsch JE, Derr LL, Judd P, et al.
Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America 9(3):411-425, 2000.
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.
