Discovering The Practice 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.

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.

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.

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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