Discovering The Process Of Rolfing Therapy San Diego

By Amy Kennedy


When it comes to massage, there are different types and styles. The most common being Swedish, Shiatsu and Deep Tissue. While Deep Tissue is used in rolfing therapy San Diego, it is much different than massage. For, rolfing is considered an alternative medicine used to provide structural reintegration of the body.

Sometimes known as "the recipe, " rolfing generally consist of ten consecutive sessions of body manipulation and deep manual therapy. As this is the case, the service is now being offered as part of a number of chiropractic wellness plans. Generally, a wellness plan in this area will include an adjustment, followed by exercise therapy, then a deep manual therapy massage along with rolfing. While this is the case, the practice still remains skeptical among other medical professionals including doctors, psychiatrists and psychologists.

Creator Ida Rolf for whom the therapy is named, believed that an energy field surrounding the body, what many know as chi can be realigned with the gravitational fields of the earth to provide healing. As a result, many whom work in this area use a combination of body work methods and styles. Whereas, most all believe that the best method in which to bring this energy to the surface is through body manipulation and deep manual therapy.

It should be noted that rolfing can often be painful unlike that of most types of massage, including deep tissue. For, while massage works to break down knots in the muscles, rolfing works to reconnect body tissue known as fascia. As nerves are associated with this treatment, there have been a number of clients whom have not only experienced pain but an emotional response. In some cases, the emotional response, especially when related to repressed memories, can be so painful that clients often need psychotherapy to balance out these emotions and feelings over time.

In many circles, rolfing is considered a pseudo science made up by individuals which can often harm rather than heal the body. Whereas, there are others whom provide and receive rolfing which attest to the ability the practice has to heal and prevent various conditions and illnesses. While this is the case, as with any type of natural or holistic treatments there are still skeptics.

Most providers believe as Rolf, that the body is in a continuous struggle with regards to gravity. As this is the case, gravity tends to shorten the fascia which can often lead to a number if diseases, illnesses and disorders. In order to combat the possibility and potential of these conditions, rolfing is used to motivate movement and eliminate pain by lengthening the fascia.

One lengthened, the fascia allows for better and improved movement. As during treatment, the fascia is also reorganized, the entire body is often healthier and has a stronger immune system. While this is the case, there are some individuals whom might need to continue treatment past the initial ten sessions.

Ultimately, while often referred to as a form or type of massage, it is actually energy work. For, while deep tissue massage techniques may be used, the practice goes far and beyond that of massage. While this is the case, practitioners in most areas only need a state sanctioned massage license to provide the service.




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