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Rolfing

  • 24-01-2014 11:30pm
    #1
    Ivan.Drago
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    Has anyone any experience with rolfing / structural integration? It's basically a method of massage whereby the practitioner manipulates fascia in the body to release tight areas and relieve pain (paraphrasing here).
    I plan to use it as an aid to increasing my overall flexibility.


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  • #2
    Burkatron
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    Ivan.Drago wrote: »
    Has anyone any experience with rolfing / structural integration? It's basically a method of massage whereby the practitioner manipulates fascia in the body to release tight areas and relieve pain (paraphrasing here).
    I plan to use it as an aid to increasing my overall flexibility.

    So you're going to a ROLFER for the 10 sessions (or however many) it takes? Pricey stuff! Good luck


  • #3
    Ant11
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    Is this not just a fancy name for myofascial release. Lie on a lacrosse ball long enough and you'll get the same effect. Or am I missing something? I've also heard a Physio call this NMT (Neuro muscular technique) where the Physio/masseur basically applies pressure and holds it there until you feel a release.


  • #4
    Ivan.Drago
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 59 ✭✭Ivan.Drago


    Yes I suppose it is a fancy name for myofascial release. I believe that it's more in depth than simply lying on a lacrosse ball / foam rolling yourself. Apparently the practitioners are experts at identifying where the underlying problems are and methodically working through them to release the fascia - I can identify tender points myself, but can I go through my entire body and release the fascia as much as possible using a lacrosse ball? Probably not.

    At this point I believe that anything that can be used to attack my flexibilty deficiencies will be a useful tool, and in terms of soft tissue manipulation, my research thus far has pointed at rolfing as the best method.
    Combined with some hard stretching and regular mobility work, hopefully I'll be set!

    Yes Burkatron, I am considering going to a ROLFER:eek: Does not actually work at much more expensive than a sports massage.


  • #5
    Alf Veedersane
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    Sounds like no more than would be offered by a good physio but sure no harm giving it a try if you think it helps more than other options you've examined. Sounds like something named after Rolf Harris so I'll be giving it a miss...


  • #6
    Burkatron
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    Ivan.Drago wrote: »
    Apparently the practitioners are experts at identifying where the underlying problems are and methodically working through them to release the fascia

    You'd hope like any other people in musculo skeletal work, that'd be the case! Unfortunately like everything you will have good & bad practitioners! They follow an integrated pattern that Ida Rolf came up with! So TBH any good therapist can follow said pattern & get the same results! It's good in theory but like any other cookie cutter programme it doesn't work for everyone!

    Yes Burkatron, I am considering going to a ROLFER:eek: Does not actually work at much more expensive than a sports massage.

    Really, I was looking into it & couldn't find anyone cheaper then €60 a session for the Ten series! I'm in the game so usually get treated for free. I haven't gotten around to trying it yet!


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  • #7
    Oryx
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    I know someone who does it, but to be honest it came across as a hard sell. It was 70 per session and you had to do ten sessions. No thanks.


  • #8
    Ant11
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    Ivan.Drago wrote: »
    Yes I suppose it is a fancy name for myofascial release. I believe that it's more in depth than simply lying on a lacrosse ball / foam rolling yourself. Apparently the practitioners are experts at identifying where the underlying problems are and methodically working through them to release the fascia - I can identify tender points myself, but can I go through my entire body and release the fascia as much as possible using a lacrosse ball? Probably not.

    Fair point. I know what it's like having tight spots that won't go away. I could do loads of stretching/mobility/yoga etc and will be all limber going to bed and will wake up and will be stiff again. Seriously frustrating. Thankfully my Physio has been able to identify a few reoccurring issues and things are starting to improve. I don't buy into the 10 session lark but let us know if you go be interesting to hear what they do.


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