How Can Rolfing® Help Me?
Pain Relief
Many people seek Rolfing to find relief from pain. While pain is unpleasant, it serves a useful purpose as our internal alarm system, alerting us to potential danger. Pain itself isn't inherently bad; the real issue arises with chronic pain. Rolfing often provides significant relief for chronic pain in the neck, back, hips, knees, and other areas of the body.
Improved Posture
To clarify, Rolfers are not the "posture police." It’s okay to slouch on the sofa—we all do it sometimes. However, when poor posture becomes a habit, it can lead to discomfort. Adopting a new posture may also feel uncomfortable at first. Rolfing aims to improve posture by mobilizing stuck tissue and helping the body find more freedom and ease. Good posture becomes effortless when it feels natural.
Increased Performance
Athletes, dancers, and musicians can benefit from Rolfing due to the repetitive movements involved in their activities. Fascia actively develops and strengthens in response to these repeated forces. However, when movements become too repetitive, they can lead to overuse injuries, decreased mobility, and reduced performance. Rolfing encourages overdeveloped tissue to release tension and allows less developed tissue to share the burden of movement.
After Rolfing? What next?
After completing the Ten Series, it’s often recommended to take a break from Rolfing for a while. This allows time for the effects of the work to fully manifest. As our bodies continually rebuild themselves, it's beneficial to give ourselves time to adapt to the changes from the series. For some, it may be helpful to come in for follow-up sessions a few weeks or months after finishing the Ten Series. Others may choose to receive multiple Ten Series throughout their lives. Routine maintenance sessions are also an option. Ultimately, I encourage individuals to decide what feels best for them.