Fascial Research Video – Is Fascia the Cause of Pain?
Is fascia the cause of pain in the human body? This video explores the research that points to this possibility.
Structural Integration Blog
Articles on fascia, posture, movement and the Rolf Method from San Diego.
A CrossFit Trainers Structural Integration Experience – Part 1
I have been working with a structural integration practitioner named Stephanie Fish who has been helping to diagnose and correct my movement and postural dysfunctions. While the process is still in motion, I wanted to give you guys an idea of what structural integration is and how it might help find a solution to your own issues, as it has helped with mine.
Why Doesn’t My Back Hurt? I GOT ROLFED!
I've gotten my hopes up so many times that I look on anyone with a massage table and a face donut with intense skepticism. But Rolfing could be different? Right?
How does bone change shape?
The riddle was to find how two different materials combine to form something that is simultaneously hard, tough and slightly flexible.
Passive Walking Robot – Structural Integration
This robot exemplifies the ability to walk passively. To a degree we have this ability as humans. Rolf Structural Integration seeks to teach this technique.
My Keyboard Tried to Kill Me! Finding help for carpal tunnel through Structural Integration
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, many computer users have suffered this and similar repetitive stress injuries. Learn how Structural Integration helped this person.
Make the Offering – Opening to love with Structural Integration.
One of the strangest and most meaningful experiences of my life occurred when I going through Rolfing (10 brilliant sessions of deep-tissue bodywork) in my early 20s.
Rolfing Helps Relieve Pain of Lyme Disease Sufferer
Before this article I had no idea relief was possible with Structural Integration for a person with Lyme disease. But apparently for John it has certainly helped with managing his pain. Perhaps one day I will get to give it a go. Here's his story.
Equine Rolfing – Structural Integration for Animals
Working on Rio has taught me about the non-verbal signals all animals (including humans) give when receiving work.
Posture and Technology – 9 New Ways We Sit
Well, in this era of tablets and smartphones we have so many more postures to choose from on a typical work day. Of course proper posture in a dynamic way is much harder to learn, but once you get it it can save you from chronic problems.
Rib Out of Place?
This video describes how, using Structural Integration, we can help restore balance to a rib that is out of place.
What in the World is Rolfing?
Rolfing is like a massage on steroids, in a good way.
Study: Myofascial Manipulation Helps Ankle Sprain Recovery
This NIH study shows some correlation between myofascial therapy used in conjunction with traditional treatment methods for an ankle sprain.
A CrossFit Trainers Experience with Structural Integration – Part 3
"Integration" - Ah yes, the final piece to the picture. This part of the series is about organize the whole is a way specific to the client. This is where the artistry of the ten series lies. What does this body need? How do we get all these pieces to come together to form a more complete whole? Here's what these two have to say about it...
A CrossFit Trainers Experience with Structural Integration – Part 2
In sessions 4-7 we addressed “the core.” “The core” in this case is similar to an apple – where it is the deepest layers of the body – not just abdominal muscles.
Rolfing Changes Lives
When you experience chronic pain (from an accident, overuse, poor posture, etc.), you may elect to take, or be advised to take, painkillers.
How Rolfing Structural Integration Can Help Triatheletes
Athletes put their bodies through rigorous, repetitive motions that can pull the web of fascia out of alignment causing joints (knees, ankles, back, neck, shoulders) to gradually tighten and build up scar tissue. This increased tension and strain can lead to pain, stiffness, tendonitis, lack of flexibility, increased injury and deceased performance. Rolfing® combats these effects by releasing the fascia surrounding tight muscles, lengthening tight tendons, breaking down scar tissue and increasing flexibility and range of motion.
Rolfing After Pain Symptoms Go Away?
You’ve been seeing me for Rolfing sessions and we’ve gotten rid of your pain, so you’re done seeing me right? Well, maybe not. Just because you’re not feeling any pain currently doesn’t mean that your body is functioning in a healthy way.
Rolfing Demo
A montage of a client being worked on set to music. It gives a good feel for what is happening in a typical session.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Video
CTS is a common problem for people who work on computers or do other repetitive motions all day with their hands.