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.

Often known as "the recipe, " among massage therapists and other professionals, the treatment consist of 10 sessions in which a provider manipulates the body in different ways. Most often considered a cross between massage and chiropractic services, the practice is different from either of these practices. As rolfing is considered a blend of fringe medicine and science, it remains controversial.

Creator Ida Rolf bases the science behind the practice as relating to the energy field which surrounds the body as being part and parcel to the gravitational forces of the earth. As such, individuals working in this area use a combination of body manipulation and manual therapy massage. During which, it is believed the energy of the body realigns with the gravitational fields of the earth, thus providing health benefits in the process.

While massage is often considered a practice created to relax body, mind and soul, rolfing can often be painful. In addition, as the pressure goes deep into the structural aspects of the body, many recipients have also seen a variety of emotional reactions during and after the process. In some cases, emotional reactions can be so severe, psychotherapy is a necessary to help balance out emotions.

In more basic terms, the creator of this treatment often considered a pseudo science, believes the body is part and parcel to the earth. As such, by pulling the body toward that energy, there is a healing effect. While this is the case, as with many other forms of natural or holistic medicine, there remain a number of skeptics.

In most cases, providers believe as Rolf did, that the body struggles continuously in relation to gravity, especially as a person ages. As such, gravity tends to shorten the connective tissue which can often lead to a number of issues. In order to combat these issues, the therapy works to lengthen the fascia and eliminate pain in the process.

Once the fascia has been lengthened, providers can restore movement and eliminate pain in the process. In addition, the process also reorganizes fascia which is the connective tissue. As a result, the entire body is often healthier once an individual has completed all ten sessions. For, once the connective tissue is realigned with the axis and associated gravity fields, then individuals often sees a great deal of improvement in a number of different areas.

Often referred to as a form of energy or bodywork, or massage, rolfing does much more for the body than any of these practices. In fact, the practice has become so well known that a number of osteopaths are now using the practice as of part of different treatment plans. Whereas, there are also a number of chiropractors whom combine adjustments, exercise therapy and rolfing when treating a number of different issues from scar tissue to bodily function.




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