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 called "the recipe, " the therapy consists of ten sessions of body manipulation. Somewhat a cross of chiropractic services and massage, providers only need a license in massage to provide the service. Considered a blend of science and fringe medicine, it remains controversial among professionals such as medical doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists and skeptics.

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.

While the creator believes in the treatment, it is often known more as a pseudo-science as it involves a connection between the human body and the gravitational aspects of earth. Still, the creator believed that by aligning the energy surrounding the body with these forces, it was easier to manipulate and realign the body back to a point where a healing effect could take place.

Most professionals providing the service believe as did the creator that the process works to battle the continuous struggle between gravity and the body. For, the force of gravity according to Rolf, shortens the fascia, the connective tissue in the body. As a result, rolfing can work to lengthen, reorganize and reconnect this tissue through deep manual therapy and body manipulation.

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.

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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