DISCOVERY ROLFING® STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION
1. What is the Rolfing® Method?
Rolfing® Structural Integration is a hands-on therapy that combines manual therapy and movement reeducation to prevent and treat different types of muscle-skeletal issues, alleviate chronic structural pain and tension, improve posture and enhance body overall physical function. Originally created in the USA, the method works complementary to medical and physiotherapeutic treatment, optimizing and accelerating therapeutic results.
Manual Therapy: structural component of the treatment, it is a deep tissue manipulation that focuses on releasing tension and restriction on the myofascial system, significantly improving the range of motion and resulting in immediate pain relief.
Movement Reeducation: dynamic component of the treatment, it is focused on improving posture, body awareness and increasing overall physical capacity to optimize functional, sporting and work movements, preventing flare-ups and bringing long-term benefits.
2. Indications
People seek Rolfing® as a complementary therapy for various reasons, including relief from chronic pain, improved posture, increased flexibility, enhanced athletic performance, and general well-being.
As it seeks a better structural organization in gravity and during functional movements, it is a perfect fit for those struggling with musculoskeletal pain, tension, and chronic injuries. Some of the cases that benefit most are:
- Chronic muscle pain and tension;
- Myofascial syndromes and chronic conditions;
- Decreased range of movement associated or not with injuries or surgeries;
- Tensions and pain related to excessive sports training or physical activity in general;
- Discomfort and tension caused by poor posture.
3. Benefits
The Rolfing® method brings short and long-term benefits, including:
- Improvement in chronic muscle pain;
- Relief of tension, thightness and muscle fatigue;
- Greater range of motion;
- Help in gaining flexibility;
- Greater body awareness;
- Better sleep quality;
- Well-being and overall relief.
4. How does the treatment work?
There are mainly two different therapeutic approaches: a standardized treatment knonw as “The Rolfing® Ten-Series” and a non-standardized process, based on individual needs and goals.
The Rolfing® Ten-Series: hallmark of Rolfing®, this process seeks to systematically balance and optimize the entire myofascial system throughout ten sessions aiming to work the body as a whole to integrate all structures.
Non-standardized approach: completely based on individual needs and on the Rolfer™ assessment and insights, this therapeutic process focuses on particular complaints and areas of improvement.
In this scenario, the duration and frequency of treatment is a shared decision which dependes on individual progress and preferences.
Overall, the sessions combine the structural and dynamic components over a course of one hour treatment, bringind immediate relief and implementing specific exercises to prolong results.
5. Information
More information can be found at the Rolfing® Association of Canada official website at www.rolfingcanada.org
To contact the Rolfer™ and clarify particular questions: jackelinebarros.ca@gmail.com